G21-P031 Enacting National Standards/Dedicated Funding for Urgent Improvements in Long-Term Care Homes [ Rejected ]

This proposal was rejected at VGM-2.

Submitter Name

Gloria Taylor

This proposal was incorporated into G21-P033 during workshop at VGM-2.

Proposal

The Green Party of Canada will ensure long-term care (LTC) homes operate under the principles of the Canada Health Act with funding secured in a LTC-specific funding envelope. For-profit LTC homes will be phased out and replaced with municipally-owned facilities.

Objective

To have LTC homes operate under the principles of the Canada Health Act with funding transferred to the provinces under a funding envelope dedicated to LTC. This separate funding vehicle would ensure the monies would be spent on LTC facilities.

Benefit

As reported on CBC, 80% of Covid deaths in Canada have been to residents of LTC homes. To avoid unnecessary deaths and abuses, national standards must be enacted to ensure adequate funding for staffing, PPE and all other needs. Inspection reports must be made public.

Supporting Comments from Submitter

The evidence of need is the flood of news stories outlining the demoralizing and inhumane conditions occurring in LTC. It is Canada's shame.

Green Value(s)

Social Justice, Non-Violence

Relation to Existing Policy

Add to current GPC policy.