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
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The HSOS Committee contributed articles to MROO's March, July and November 2024 Print Newsletters. You can find all HSOS articles here.
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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
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Dedicated HSOS eblast in June 2024 was widely read
2023 Outcomes
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Developed a partnership with AHN (Accessible Housing Network)
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January 2023: Letter regarding Bill 7 (More Beds, Better Care Act, 2022)
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Continued to update relevant information on MROO Website (Housing options and safety)
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Contributed to Seniors Strategy
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Attended AdvantAge Ontario Conference
2022 Outcomes
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Developed 3 new partnerships: AdvantAge Ontario, OHC (Ontario Health Coalition), and IRPP (Institute for Research on Public Policy)
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Contributed to the HSO National LTC Standards in March 2022
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Completed the Hardship Fund
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Contributed content to 3 MROO Print Newsletters on housing topics
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Reached out to the Ministry of Health and Ontario Government: 3 Letters sent to the Ministry of Health
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Invited guest speakers to speak to the committee on specific housing topics
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Attended the AdvantAge Ontario Conference
2021 Outcomes
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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
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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.
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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.
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In October 2021, representatives from MROO attended LTC protests held across Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Healthcare Coalition. Find out more here.