HSH Partner Melissa Miller was recently interviewed by several media outlets seeking her opinion and analysis of the recent Liberal party election pledge to increase funding for long-term care homes. Melissa explained the need for federal standards for the long-term care industry and noted that, while long-term care homes are regulated at the provincial level, the federal government can leverage several tools at its disposal to implement change.
Although the conversation was sparked by the announcement of electoral campaign promises, Melissa noted, “This isn’t a political issue – it’s a matter of human rights and very basic standards of care.”
Click on the links below to read the latest news coverage:
Liberals pledge $9-billion for long-term care, but is it enough to fix a broken system? – Global News Radio 640 AM, August 20, 2021
Liberals pledge $9-billion for long-term care as affordability, social issues take centre stage in federal election campaign – The Globe and Mail, August 19, 2021
Legal experts call for major changes in promised update of long-term care legislation – QP Briefing, August 9, 2021 (subscription required)
