Long Term Care Facilities

July 16, 2008 An investigation by Ombudsman André Marin into the province’s monitoring of long term care is long overdue says the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. more...

Enforceable standards of care needed in Ontario

July 8, 2008 Four unions representing long-term care workers called today, once again, for an enforceable minimum 3.5 hours of direct care. more...

Statistics tell the tale on long-term care staffing

May 8, 2008 The Ontario Health Coalition says that new government figures show care levels are stagnant in Ontario’s long term care homes, despite repeated promises by the McGuinty government to improve care and bring in minimum care standards. more...

NUPGE: Long-term care must be a priority

February 6, 2008 There is a gaping hole in Canada’s health care system. The universality of our health care system ends at the doors of nursing homes. more...

Brockville: Maple View Lodge workers endorse OPSEU

January 31, 2008 Brockville Recorder and Times
Workers at Maple View Lodge voted yesterday to be represented by OPSEU, although the certification bid might head to the province's labour board before it is decided. more...

Nursing home care review could derail key improvements: Coalition

September 10, 2007 Dalton McGuinty’s government promised to guarantee adequate levels of care for residents in nursing homes, but has announced a review that will delay, if not permanently derail such standards. more…

April 27, 2007 Cadogan Chatline for April, 2007 : New and improved long-term care act; BPS conference; chair’s report and goodbye; more.

January 29, 2007 Demonstrators call for staffing standards at the Jan. 22 Kingston hearings for Bill 140, Long Term Care Homes Act.
Photo: Ontario Health Coalition

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