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Sep
Ombudsman Ontario Report: Lessons for the Long Term
The Ombudsman for Ontario, Paul Dubé released a lengthy report outlining his investigation into the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s oversight of long-term care homes through inspection and enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic. See links below to the full report, remarks by Mr. Dubé at Queen’s Park, and a document outlining Facts & Highlights.
16
Jun
Seniors Month Part 2: Let’s give older adults what they want.
June is moving along. We’re part way through Seniors Month, and our provincial government tells us there’s lots to do.
15
Jun
Deputy Chief Pogue Speaks on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue speaks on the importance of the Toronto Police Service’s involvement in out elderly communities during Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Senior Resources: Toronto Seniors Helpline – 416-217-2077 A single point of access, to a multitude of non-medical services for seniors in varying levels of crisis, including: elder abuse concerns, age-related cognitive challenges […]
14
Jun
Notice of Annual General Meeting for 2022-2023
Join us on June 26th for the Step-Up to Elder Abuse Conference and our Annual General Meeting (AGM) as per the notice below. During the AGM we share the highlights of the past year, and, celebrate accomplishments of older persons.
09
Jun
Ontario Health Coalition Continues To Speak Out Against Bill 60
Ontario Health Coalition Continues To Speak Out Against Bill 60 98.9 myFM News/Oldies 99.7 staff The Ontario Health Coalition has formed a province-wide referendum campaign to speak out against Bill 60, which they call “the most undemocratic attack on our public healthcare in memory.” In part, Bill 60 expands the scope of services private clinics […]
09
Jun
Advocates say ‘people’s referendum’ results massively against privatization of Ontario health system
Advocates say ‘people’s referendum’ results massively against privatization of Ontario health system By Ottawa Citizen A volunteer organization aimed at protecting Ontario Ninety-eight per cent of people who participated in a cross-province “people’s referendum” voted against privatization of Ontario’s public health services, the Ontario Health Coalition says. With more vote results still coming in, the […]
09
Jun
Referendum Shows Local Support for Public Health Care – 99.1 FM CKXS | Your Music Variety
Referendum Shows Local Support for Public Health Care – 99.1 FM CKXS | Your Music Variety By 99.1 News Members of the Chatham-Kent and Sarnia Lambton Ontario Health Coalition with votes from a citizen-led referendum on health care privatization. May 30, 2023. Photo credit: Robyn Brady, CKXS News. Local health care advocates are joining their […]
09
Jun
Niagara votes against privatized healthcare services
Niagara votes against privatized healthcare services By Mike Balsom, Niagara-on-the-Lake Local The results are in from voting booths set up across Niagara by volunteers with the Niagara Health Coalition. The results are in from voting booths set up across Niagara by volunteers with the Niagara Health Coalition. Almost 120 volunteers ran more than 50 voting […]
09
Jun
Waterloo region against private for-profit health care
Waterloo region against private for-profit health care By CambridgeToday Waterloo Region Health Coalition says 99 per cent of local voters want to protect public healthcare and prevent private-for-profit hospital services and clinics The results are in for Cambridge voters who took part in the province-wide, citizen-led referendum on healthcare last Friday and Saturday. The Waterloo Region […]