“Both the BC Care Providers Association and the Canadian Association of Long Term Care (CALTC) are pleased to see that the 2018 Federal budget has allocated money to support Canada’s aging population,” says Daniel Fontaine, BCCPA CEO and newly appointed CALTC Board Chair.
“This funding is critical as we look toward the future and ensuring that Canada meets the needs of seniors. However, while we applaud the federal government’s commitment of $20 million for community-based dementia programming and investments in the Healthy Seniors Pilot Project in New Brunswick, there is still much work to be done.”
A full news release can be found here, along with a summary of the three priorities which CALTC has identified as requiring focus from the federal government:
- Allow care providers to access federal infrastructure funding in order to modernize aging care homes across Canada;
- Invest in a new standardized digital data collection system which would allow the federal government to better compare province by province outcomes and quality of care;
- In partnership with the sector, develop a new pan-Canadian health human resources plan to meet a critical shortage of front line care workers.
About The Canadian Association For Long Term Care (CALTC)
The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) is a national organization comprised of provincial associations and long-term care providers that deliver publicly-funded health care services for seniors across Canada.
CALTC members represent care providers responsible for the employment of Canadians and delivering quality care to Canada’s most vulnerable residents each day. For more information: www.caltc.ca
About BC Care Providers Association
Established in 1977, the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is the leading industry association for B.C.’s continuing care sector. Our growing membership base includes over 300 residential care, assisted living, home care, home support, and commercial members from across British Columbia.
