Bill 7 Charter Challenge Media
Media Coverage of the Charter Challenge to have key provisions of the More Beds, Better Care Act, and its related regulations and practices (Bill 7), declared invalid and of no force and effect.
2024
Friday, April 12th, 2024 – ACE’s Jane E. Meadus addressed concerns with Matt Galloway on CBC’s The Current regarding ALC patients facing significant bills for staying in hospitals rather than agreeing to be transferred to Long-Term Care homes not of their preference.
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Her loved one got $5,200 bill related to long-term care law. Ontario repeatedly said no charges were reported | CBC – Published Apr 3, 2024
2023
Thursday, April 13th, 2023 – The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) and the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) held a press conference to announce that on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, we filed the Notice of Application with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice challenging the More Beds, Better Care Act, 2022 (Bill 7) as contravening the Canadian Charter.
New Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit | CBC – Published Apr 13, 2023
Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit | QBriefing – Published Apr 13, 2023
Ontario nursing home law violates Charter, advocates allege in lawsuit | City News – Published Apr 13, 2023
Advocates Allege in Lawsuit New Ontario Nursing Home Law Violates Charter | NewsTalk Radio 640 CKTB – Published date: Thursday, April 13th 2023
Advocates taking province to court over ‘bold lie’ of LTC bill | Newmarket Today – Published Apr 13, 2023
2022
Monday, November 21st, 2022 – The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) and the Ontario Health Coalition )OHC) held a press conference to announce a Charter Challenge to Bill 7, the More Beds, Better Care Act, 2022.
Health care advocate groups launch charter challenge against bill forcing hospital patients into long-term care | Durham Radio News – Published date: November 21, 2022
Ontario advocates to fight LTC law infringing on seniors’ rights | CHCH – Published date: November 21, 2022