Media and Events

Please direct all media inquiries to media@oltca.com. Please note that general public enquiries should be directed to the Ministry of Long-Term Care at 1-866-434-0144.

OLTCA's Budget Submission 2020-2021

Budget Submission 2020-2021 - Challenges and solutions: Rebuilding long-term care for Ontario's seniors
Communities Under Pressure: Placemat of wait lists, staffing shortages, homes needing redevelopment, and alternate level of care rates - January 2020
Red Tape Submission: Cutting Ontario's red tape in long-term care: Immediate solutions to unleash capacity now and for the future
Red Tape Summary Appendix: Recommendations at-a-glance

Statements and News Releases

Statement related to the Ontario Government's staffing strategy - December 17, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's announcement of details on the delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine - December 7, 2020
Statement related to Ontario Government adding 3,000 new and upgraded long-term care spaces - November 20, 2020
Statement related to Ontario Budget 2020 - November 5, 2020
Statement related to Ontario Government's announcement Related to Hours of Care - November 2, 2020
Statement related to Ontario's Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission interim recommendations - October 23, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government Tabling a Proposed Bill to Provide Liability Protection - October 21, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Patient Ombudsman's COVID-19 Special Report - October 8, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government announcement on wave 2 preparedness in long-term care - September 29, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's announcement of the launch of an independent commission into COVID-19 and long-term care - July 29, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government announcement on long-term care infrastructure and capacity building - July 15, 2020
Ontario’s Long-Term Care Homes Urge Ontario Government to Implement COVID-19 Wave 2 Action Plan,Prepare for Potential Second Wave - June 19, 2020
Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Urge Federal Government to Protect Seniors, Prioritize Long-Term Care with Second Wave of COVID-19 - June 3, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's announcement on long-term care - May 27, 2020
Statement related to the Canadian Armed Forces report - May 26, 2020
Statement related to the Independent Commission - May 19, 2020
Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Call for Inquiry, Immediate Support to Fight COVID-19 - May 16, 2020
Statement related to the Ontario Government's COVID-19 Action Plan: Long-Term Care Homes - April 15, 2020
An open letter on the Emergency Order issued by the Ontario government to support long-term care residents and staff - March 30, 2020
Statement related to the Emergency Order - March 28, 2020
Statement related to the COVID-19 pandemic - March 14, 2020
Statement on extension of Structural Compliance Premium and High Wage Transition Fund - September 20, 2019

Understanding long-term care

The "Understanding long-term care" series is provided to help media and members of the public better understand key issues impacting long-term care across the province. Below are several fact sheets that will help educate, inform, and dispel some common misconceptions.

Information about long-term care can also be found on our Facts and Figures page.

To learn more about the amazing work our homes are doing on the front lines, read our Good News stories.

Event listings

Click here to learn more about the Ontario Long Term Care Association's signature events as well as other long-term care sector events.