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COVID-19 and the Future of Long-Term Care

First Policy Response convened a panel of experts and practitioners to discuss these important questions. We were be joined by:

  • André Picard, Health Columnist, The Globe and Mail (Moderator)
  • Pat Armstrong, Distinguished Research Professor at York University
  • Sharon Nwamadi, Registered Nurse, Hamilton Health Sciences; Policy & Political Action Executive Network Officer – Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) – Hamilton Chapter
  • Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network; Director of Health Policy Research at Ryerson University’s National Institute on Ageing

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Contributors

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Events
May 12, 2026
Equity in Dementia Care: What Are the Gaps and How Can We Improve Care for the People Who Need It Most?

Diversity is Canada’s strength; yet this strength is often overlooked or forgotten about when providing care for people living with dementia across Canada. This causes many people – including people living with dementia and their primary unpaid caregivers – to fall through the cracks, receive inadequate or culturally unsafe care, and miss opportunities to improve […]

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April 01, 2026
The Real Risks of Retirement – and How the Cost of Ageing Calculator Can Help

Canadians are living longer than ever before, and retirement costs can change significantly over time. At the same time, the costs of later life — especially care and support — are increasingly falling on individuals and families. Without a clear picture of these costs, how can anyone know if they’re prepared for retirement? Through an […]

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Events
March 11, 2026
Rethinking Dementia Care: How Primary Care Providers Can Lead the Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Canada

Canada’s dementia care system is under mounting pressure, with as many as 70% of people living with dementia undiagnosed, limiting their ability to receive timely care and support. Evidence shows that primary care providers can play a leading role in delivering timely, high-quality, person-centred dementia care when supported with the right models and team-based approaches. […]

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