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Dalhousie University – Panel Discussion: Long-Term Care and the Canada Health Act: The Unfinished Chapter?

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed long-standing deficiencies and challenges in the delivery of long-term care in Canada. Many stakeholders are calling for national standards, but there are questions about the best approach. Should we amend the Canada Health Act to include LTC or develop new legislation? Chronic staffing challenges will also need to be addressed, such as equitable and permanent pay and benefits for care aides, mental health supports for all staff; and improved and required data collection. A coordinated approach between Federal and Provincial/Territorial Governments will be necessary. NIA’s Director of Health Policy Research, Samir Sinha participated in this talk, as a panelist.

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