CALTC’s statement on the appointment of a federal Seniors Minister
Originally published at CALTC.ca Ottawa, July 18, 2018– “The appointment of Filomena Tassi as Minister of Seniors is excellent news for seniors and their care providers. On behalf of the Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC), I applaud the Trudeau government for recognizing the need to create an independent portfolio dedicated to ensuring appropriate programs […]
Hiring and retaining PSWs, a challenge in Ontario
A recent Ottawa Citizen article has brought attention to the recruitment and retention challenges facing Ontario’s home support sector. The story illustrates that while Personal Support Workers (often referred to as health care assistants, or home support workers in B.C.) are urgently needed given an aging population, they are also facing a series of challenges […]
