Gearing Up was developed over the course of a year with support and input from many people, including families, child development experts, Indigenous partners, community partners, and partners across 13 Ontario ministries including the ministries of: Children and Youth Services; Education; Tourism, Culture and Sport; Citizenship and Immigration; Health and Long-term Care; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Community and Social Services; Housing; Transportation; Community Safety and Correctional Services; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Advanced Education and Skills Development; and Labour.