Increases in private delivery in long-term care and retirement homes in Ontario are leading to worsening healthcare outcomes, eroding working conditions, and increases in health and safety related issues in our sector. Government programs directed at addressing some of these issues often miss the mark, and in some cases pose additional barriers to workers in the field. Lawmakers should be working with unions, workers, and other relevant stakeholders when developing programs meant to tackle these issues, and work to expand and invest in public delivery services to ensure the highest level of support for seniors and workers alike.
