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Housing Support for Ontario Seniors Committee (HSOS)

In 2020, MROO established a Housing Support for Ontario Seniors Committee to develop a strategy for LTC housing in Ontario and advocate and explore other housing options for seniors post Covid-19.

2024 Outcomes

  • The HSOS Committee contributed articles to MROO's March, July and November 2024 Print Newsletters. You can find all HSOS articles here.

  • Brought in special guest speakers including Essex County Mayor Bondy (Tiny Homes), Community Economic Development Coordinator, Municipality of Kincardine, the Difference with LTC and Retirement Homes, Senior Women Living Together

  • Dedicated HSOS eblast in June 2024 was widely read

 

2023 Outcomes

  • Developed a partnership with AHN (Accessible Housing Network)

  • January 2023: Letter regarding Bill 7 (More Beds, Better Care Act, 2022)

  • Continued to update relevant information on MROO Website (Housing options and safety)

  • Contributed to Seniors Strategy

  • Attended AdvantAge Ontario Conference 

 

2022 Outcomes

  • Developed 3 new partnerships: AdvantAge OntarioOHC (Ontario Health Coalition), and IRPP (Institute for Research on Public Policy)

  • Contributed to the HSO National LTC Standards in March 2022 

  • Completed the Hardship Fund 

  • Contributed content to 3 MROO Print Newsletters on housing topics

  • Reached out to the Ministry of Health and Ontario Government:  3 Letters sent to the Ministry of Health

  • Invited guest speakers to speak to the committee on specific housing topics

  • Attended the AdvantAge Ontario Conference

 

2021 Outcomes

  • MROO’s Housing Support for Ontario Seniors Committee (HSOS) is pleased to share the Ontario Long-Term Care COVID-10 Commission Final Report dated 2021.04.30

  • In January 2021, MROO sent a letter to the Minister of Long-Term Care Minister Fullerton, which discussed the interim recommendations in Long-Term Care Commission. You can find the letter from MROO, here.

  • In July 2021, MROO sent a follow-up letter to the Minister of Long-Term Care, Minister Phillips where MROO expressed full support of the recommendations in the Commission’s final report and highlighted and expressed support for specific areas of concern in long-term care in Ontario. You can find the letter here.

  • In October 2021, representatives from MROO attended LTC protests held across Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Healthcare Coalition. Find out more here.

 

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