Canada has suffered the worst record for COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes compared with other wealthy countries

According to the study by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 69 per cent of Canada’s COVID-related deaths occurred in long-term care. That represents one of the highest mortality rates in the world. The international average was 41 per cent.

Canada's Minster of Seniors Deb Schulte, picture on the Hill on Sept. 25, 2020. Instead of solving 13 problems, the country would be finding a unified solution. So why not tackle the problem from a pan-Canadian perspective, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

April 5, 2021

Shame on Canada. When it comes to quality of life, we rank very well in the world on many fronts. But the treatment of incapacitated seniors has always been our dirty little secret. COVID-19 has exposed the real story behind many of our long-term care facilities. Last week’s report on Canada’...

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