The legislative committee reviewing the Ontario government’s Retirement Homes Act is moving at top speed. Last week, it completed its public hearings in a single day. This week, it expects to wrap up its clause-by-clause review. Gerry Phillips, the minister responsible for seniors, would like to see the bill become law before the House rises for the summer next month. Everyone seems to agree with this pace, except for the people these laws were made for. “We support the idea of regulation, but this is not the way to do it,” said Gerda Kaegi of Canadian Pensioners Concerned. Gerda Kaegi wanted to speak to the committee, but couldn’t accommodate the 10-minute time slot she was assigned. With the speed the committee is moving at, it seems they don't care much for the senior laws in Canada.
I believe the government does care for the seniors of Canada, they just need to slow down the pace. Seniors and retirement homes is more important than one would think, and the government has not put enough thought into making this bill a law. They wish the bill to be in place before the home is even built. They need to make sure this is what seniors really want, not just current seniors. These are important issues. It wouldn’t hurt to slow down, address seniors’ concerns and ensure the Retirement Homes Act is a genuine step forward.
I believe the government does care for the seniors of Canada, they just need to slow down the pace. Seniors and retirement homes is more important than one would think, and the government has not put enough thought into making this bill a law. They wish the bill to be in place before the home is even built. They need to make sure this is what seniors really want, not just current seniors. These are important issues. It wouldn’t hurt to slow down, address seniors’ concerns and ensure the Retirement Homes Act is a genuine step forward.
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/810321--goar-slow-down-and-get-retirement-homes-law-right
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