Government to invest over $379 Million to support Canadians living in Long-Term Care in Ontario
Ottawa: To address existing challenges that were made worse for many Canadians amid Covid-19 pandemic, including those living in long-term care (LTC) homes, government of Canada to invests over $379 million to support Canadians living in long-term care in Ontario.
Over the last two years, government has seen gaps in infection prevention and control, staffing, and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families, and those working in LTC homes.
Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, announced the signing of the Safe Long-Term Care Fund (SLTCF) agreement with Ontario. Through this agreement, Ontario is receiving more than $379 million from the $1 billion investment made in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement (FES).
Since its introduction in FES 2020, SLTCF has helped provinces and territories to improve infection prevention and control in LTC homes across the country.
“Our government recently announced an investment of $2 billion to help our provincial and territorial partners significantly reduce the backlog of surgeries delayed because of COVID-19. All Canadians should have access to the safe, quality health care,” said Canada’s Minister of Health.
