Sign this open letter calling for urgent action to fix our failing long-term care system

The neglect, underfunding and overcrowding of Ontario’s long-term-care facilities under the watch of numerous governments over many decades has been tragic.

Sadly, the situation has only worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic, which struck residents living in these facilities the hardest, resulting in thousands of needless deaths.

We are asking that you take a few minutes out of your day to help us deliver a clear and direct message to our federal, provincial and municipal political leaders: Enough is enough, immediate measurable action is required to address this crisis and save the lives of our vulnerable seniors and their caregivers.

We commit to closely tracking the weekly progress of our key elected officials on these requests and to measuring their performance.

We ask that you and your family and friends help by sending the letter below, or your own “call for action”, directly to your elected municipal, provincial and federal politicians.  Please follow the instructions here to ensure your voice is heard on this life-and-death matter.

Together we can make meaningful change that will directly result in saving the lives of our most vulnerable seniors.

-- Jordan Bitove and Paul Rivett, co-proprietors, Torstar