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Ontario introduces bill to better protect long-term care residents

Legislation comes after deaths of more than 3,800 LTC residents during pandemic After thousands of pandemic-related deaths in the province’s long-term care sector, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government introduced a bill that doubles the maximum fines levied on homes that break the law. The Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors, and Building More Beds Act, 2021 will increase the power of long-term care home inspectors …

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