Liberal Government Looking for Input on New Law to Improve Safety in Long-Term Care

Liberal Government Looking for Input on New Law to Improve Safety in Long-Term Care
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa, on Jan. 5, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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The federal government is looking for public input on a new legislation to improve safety in long-term care, in the aftermath of the devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Liberals promised during their 2021 election campaign to table a Safe Long-Term Care Act, after widespread COVID-19 outbreaks drew attention to the struggle many homes faced to provide basic care to residents.