This month, CARP participated, via webconference, in 2 pivotal meetings addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and government’s response in regards to older adults.

Marissa Lennox, CARP’s Chief Policy Officer, presented on the financial concerns felt by our Members and the need to reexamine how we provide care to older adults, particularly in congregate settings like long-term care.

“While the latter is not the responsibility of the federal government alone, it is the duty of the federal government to make sure it doesn’t happen again,” Marissa points out.

May 11th: House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)

CARP presented as part of a panel of experts, including a representative from the Canadian Association for Long-term Care.

You can watch the full meeting video here

May 13th: House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Health

CARP presented as part of a panel of 6 experts.