Media and Events

Please direct all media inquiries to [email protected]. Please note that general public enquiries should be directed to the Ministry of Long-Term Care at 1-866-434-0144.

OLTCA's 2021 Budget Submission

2021 Budget Submission: Protecting and Supporting Our Seniors
Communities Under Pressure: Placemat of wait lists, staffing shortages, homes needing redevelopment, and alternate level of care rates - January 2020
Red Tape Submission: Cutting Ontario's red tape in long-term care: Immediate solutions to unleash capacity now and for the future
Red Tape Summary Appendix: Recommendations at-a-glance

Statements and News Releases

Statement related to the Ontario Government's investments to accelerate PSW training - February 24, 2021
Statement related to the Ontario Government's staffing strategy - December 17, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's announcement of details on the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine - December 7, 2020
Statement related to Ontario Government adding 3,000 new and upgraded long-term care spaces - November 20, 2020
Statement related to Ontario Budget 2020 - November 5, 2020
Statement related to Ontario Government's announcement Related to Hours of Care - November 2, 2020
Statement related to Ontario's Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission interim recommendations - October 23, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government Tabling a Proposed Bill to Provide Liability Protection - October 21, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Patient Ombudsman's COVID-19 Special Report - October 8, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government announcement on wave 2 preparedness in long-term care - September 29, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's announcement of the launch of an independent commission into COVID-19 and long-term care - July 29, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government announcement on long-term care infrastructure and capacity building - July 15, 2020
Ontario’s Long-Term Care Homes Urge Ontario Government to Implement COVID-19 Wave 2 Action Plan,Prepare for Potential Second Wave - June 19, 2020
Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Urge Federal Government to Protect Seniors, Prioritize Long-Term Care with Second Wave of COVID-19 - June 3, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's announcement on long-term care - May 27, 2020
Statement related to the Canadian Armed Forces report - May 26, 2020
Statement related to the Independent Commission - May 19, 2020
Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Call for Inquiry, Immediate Support to Fight COVID-19 - May 16, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's COVID-19 Action Plan: Long-Term Care Homes - April 15, 2020
An open letter on the Emergency Order issued by the Ontario government to support long-term care residents and staff - March 30, 2020
Statement related to the Emergency Order - March 28, 2020
Statement related to the COVID-19 pandemic - March 14, 2020
Statement on extension of Structural Compliance Premium and High Wage Transition Fund - September 20, 2019

Understanding long-term care

The "Understanding long-term care" series is provided to help media and members of the public better understand key issues impacting long-term care across the province. Below are several fact sheets that will help educate, inform, and dispel some common misconceptions.