Ontario to Train, Recruit Over 27,000 New Staff for Long-Term Care Facilities

Ontario to Train, Recruit Over 27,000 New Staff for Long-Term Care Facilities
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton listen as they are briefed on COVID-19 Rapid Test Device kits at Humber River Hospital in Toronto, on Nov. 24, 2020. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press
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Ontario says it will create over 27,000 new positions to support seniors in long term care homes over the next four years. 
Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday that the province is launching its long-term care staffing plan to recruit new hires, retain existing staff, and improve working conditions to facilitate their work in the homes.