ACE’s Graham Webb and Jane E. Meadus presented both written and oral submissions to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on November 14, 2023, discussing the proposed amendments to the Connecting Care Act, 2019, as outlined in Ontario Legislature’s Bill 135. This bill aims to modify home and community care services,
Read morePublished November 1, 2023 | via Law Times
Read moreNew legislation proposing measures to eliminate unfair business practices and new enforcement powers to hold bad actors accountable. Quotes: “The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) welcomes the new Consumer Protection Act that will strengthen and reinforce consumer rights and provide new effective remedies to seniors victimized by scams and frauds involving exploitative consumer transactions such as misleading contract terms.
Read moreOntario’s Regulatory Registry Consultation Proposal Number: 23-MPBSD012 Posting Date: October 17, 2023 Comments Due Date: December 1, 2023 Objective and Scope of this Consultation The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery is commencing this consultation to gather feedback to support the development of new approaches that could be appropriately scoped to address some of the consumer harms associated with the improper use of NOSIs.
Read moreFaster and more convenient access to diagnostics helps reduce avoidable hospital visits. Published October 17, 2023 | via Ministry of Long-Term Care
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Read moreAccepting Applications for: STAFF LITIGATION LAWYER Permanent, Full-Time The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is a community legal-aid clinic that specializes in elder law. We seek a Staff Litigation Lawyer who will be primarily responsible for giving advice and representation to low-income seniors who would not otherwise have access to justice.
Read more‘Long-term care has become ‘a death factory. I hate that idea,’ says Orillia man, who hopes someone else ‘will pick up the torch’ and carry on his legacy. Published October 12, 2023 | via OrilliaMatters.com
Read moreOctober 12, 2023 RHRA Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC) Opportunity RHRA is looking for a new member to join the Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC). RHRA is seeking a Regulated Health Professional Representative (e.g., physician, nurse, pharmacist, occupational therapist, etc.) to join the council and contribute to key discussions with RHRA. SAC members meet for a maximum of six meetings per year to provide expertise and advice to RHRA about its mandate and strategic priorities.
Read morePublished October 3, 2023 | via Ottawa Citizen
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