Canada’s long-term care facilities need an overhaul. Non-profits could be the bridge to a better system.

Author Brennan Doherty
Politicians and ordinary Canadians are calling for reforms to Canada’s LTC system after it saw a high number of COVID-related deaths during the first year of the pandemic.

Why It Matters

The overall failure of Canada’s long-term care system to protect their most vulnerable residents from a deadly virus is eroding trust in the system just as more seniors are starting to require long-term care.

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