Retirement Homes

Legal Opinion on Retirement Homes Act (Bill 21): Concerns for Human Rights and Public Interest

(May 31, 2010) According to the legal opinion from Sack Golblatt Mitchell LLP, “This Bill raises significant questions in relation to safeguarding the public interest in regulating Ontario health facilities and respecting fundamental human rights.

Submission OHC Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Regarding Bill 21: An Act to Regulate Retirement Homes

(May 10, 2010) The Ontario Health Coalition, while applauding the provincial government for bringing in new legislation to govern retirement homes, is deeply concerned about significant portions of the legislation.