COVID-19 catastrophe in Canada’s long-term care system must spur lasting change
As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic abates, the federal government should launch negotiations with the provinces and territories to establish a dedicated federal transfer payment to bring long-term care under the umbrella of our public health-care system. By leveraging its spending power, the federal government can forge an agreement to expand access, improve employment conditions, and enforce binding national standards for long-term care.
One of the most upsetting casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the ravaging toll it has taken on Canada’s long-term care facilities. In recent weeks, horror stories have emerged from across the country that shock our conscience and challenge our self-image as a compassionate and humane soc...
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