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Submission to the Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat on the Proposed Initial Draft Regulations under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010

The Council on Aging of Ottawa welcomes the opportunity to respond to the proposed initial draft regulations under the Retirement Homes Act. We support a regulatory framework that will ensure a more accountable retirement home sector that places a stronger focus on the protection of seniors.

The following submission to the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat by the Council on Aging of Ottawa was prepared by a work group of the Health Issues Committee.

Submission to the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat on Retirement Home Regulations

 

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Committees

The COA convenes, advocates for and enhances programs and services that keep vulnerable seniors independent and engaged in the community. We do this through the ongoing work of our committees in the following areas:

 

  • Health issues
  • Housing
  • Seniors' income security
  • Vulnerable and isolated seniors