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COVID-19 catastrophe in Canada’s long-term care system must spur lasting change

As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic abates, the federal government should launch negotiations with the provinces and territories to establish a dedicated federal transfer payment to bring long-term care under the umbrella of our public health-care system. By leveraging its spending power, the federal government can forge an agreement to expand access, improve employment conditions, and enforce binding national standards for long-term care.

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BY NDP MP DON DAVIES
April 27, 2020

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