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Auditor General's Report on LTC released
The report, released on December 6, 2023 notes that "We found that long-term care homes lack some critical resources and programs to...
Dec 13, 2023


Ottawa Public Health guidance to reduce spread of respiratory disease
In a letter to families, Dr. Etches has shared important information to help reduce the spread of respiratory illness, prevent severe...
Oct 17, 2023


Ombudsman Report on Inspections Released
On September 7, 2023, the Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, released the results of his investigation of Ontario LTC's inspection and...
Sep 15, 2023


New report from the National Institute on Aging
This report reflects the preferences of Canadians for long-term care including more support to Age in the Right Place. The report...
Jun 30, 2023


MLTC changes mask mandates and other protocols in LTC
The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has announced significant changes to COVID-19 response measures in LTC homes including changes to...
Jun 29, 2023


New primer on Person-Centred Care
Visit our new page about person-centred care with links to webinars and websites of interest.
May 11, 2023


Update to the Residents' Bill of Rights
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario) has recently updated information about the rights of residents living in long-term care homes....
Apr 20, 2023


MLTC Update on LTC Regulations: recording and links
Family Councils Ontario partnered with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to host a webinar on April 17, 2023 to explain the changes to the...
Apr 20, 2023


OCO creates Essential Caregiver Hub
The Ontario Caregiver Organization has created an essential caregiver hub to help hospitals and long-term care homes plan, implement or...
Apr 10, 2023


Pandemic Response Update Webinar from FCO & MLTC
Family Councils Ontario has partnered with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to host a webinar on March 30, 2023 from 2-3 p.m. for family...
Mar 23, 2023


Ontario Updates COVID-19 Measures in LTC
Beginning March 31, 2023, Ontario will be easing some of the restrictions introduced during COVID-19 to protect residents. Read the...
Mar 23, 2023


Proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 246/22
The Ministry of Long-Term Care has opened consultations on their proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 246/22 under the Fixing...
Feb 22, 2023


CRFCN presents before Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
On February 6, Grace Welch, the Chair of the Champlain Region Family Council Network appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance...
Feb 22, 2023


Give your feedback on Ontario budget priorities
The Ontario government is conducting a survey to get public input into their 2023 Budget. This is your chance to advocate for...
Feb 4, 2023


New Long-Term Care Services standard released
After extensive consultation with residents, families, staff and experts, the new standard has been released. The standard promotes...
Jan 31, 2023


Ministry releases new COVID-19 Guidance Document
The Ministry has updated their pandemic response guidance document for long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate...
Jan 24, 2023


Quebec leading the way with Green House Homes
The Globe and Mail featured a lengthy article about the Quebec plan to build 46 new long-term care homes based on the "Green House" model....
Aug 22, 2022


Ontario CLRI Program Impact Survey
Have your say in the Ontario CLRI Program Impact Survey The Ontario CLRI wants your input to improve our Program and more effectively...
May 14, 2022


CRFCN Opinion Piece published in Ottawa-Citizen
We are pleased to see the publication of our piece about the need to make long-term care an election issue. Our article outlines family...
Apr 27, 2022


Provincial election 2022: questions for candidates
The CRFCN has prepared a list of questions in both English and French about LTC to ask candidates running in the 2022 provincial election....
Apr 19, 2022


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