THE government has announced a 7.7% increase to the weekly benefit rates payable under the Long-Term Care Scheme.The increase, which will take effect from January, is in addition to the 2023 uprate of 12%, representing an increase in Long Term Care b.
B.C. is to receive $134 million to invest in long-term care facilities for priorities such as single-bed rooms as well as better ventilation and air quality. To address critical gaps in long-term. . .
That's why, in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada committed up to $1 billion through the Safe Long-Term Care Fund, to help provinces and territories to improve infection prevention and control in long-term care, such as hiring additional staff and wage top-ups, new or renovated infrastructure including ventilation, and readiness.
Budget promises more than $3B for seniors and long-term-care improvements By Janet E Silver. Published on Apr 19, 2021 4:55pm The federal budget includes more money for seniors and funds to increase the standard of care at long-term care facilities.
The federal government is pledging more than $3 billion to help seniors.
After tabling her first budget as Finance minister on Monday, Chrystia Freeland apologized in the House of Commons for failing the residents of Canada’s long-term-care facilities.
“To them, and to their families, let me say this: I am so sorry,” Freeland said. “We owe you so much better than this.”