Canada NewsWire
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 21, 2021
Y-F. Blanchet, E. O'Toole, A. Paul, J. Singh and J. Trudeau
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - As the 44th election comes to an end, it is clear that there is a wide range of topics that matter to Canadians every day. This includes ageing and long-term care as a key priority for many Canadians. Regardless of the outcome from the election today, the federal government must lead a "Team Canada" approach in all the work it undertakes, including in LTC which includes the provinces, territories, and the long-term care sector itself. Partisanship must be put to the side as seniors care is a cross-partisan, national issue.
Some have suggested during this election, there is no one "silver bullet" solution that will fix the long-standing challenges faced in long-term care, and I couldn't agree more. The issues are chronic and complex, and solutions must be adaptable to different jurisdictions. There are significant opportunities for collaboration, policy reform and targeted investment for long-term care that will improve the quality of life and care for seniors.
The Canadian population is deeply connected to ageing and long-term care as we continue to experience a national demographic transition -but more than that- we are all ageing together. It is possible to establish a shared Canadian vision for ageing and long-term care. There is tremendous innovation and world class thought leaders in ageing and long-term care in Canada. In collaboration with a new government to create the resources and supports needed, these initiatives can be operationalized within homes.
Regardless of who forms our next federal government, they will have the difficult task of bringing Canadians together. The ageing experience and long-term care is an important place to start.
I wish all the best to the new federal government and look forward to meeting on these critical and timely issues.
Sincerely,
Jodi Hall
CEO, Canadian Association for Long Term Care
SOURCE Canadian Association for Long-Term Care
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