Housing Support for Ontario Seniors Committee

In 2020 MROO established a Housing Support for Ontario Seniors Committee to develop a strategy for Longterm Care (LTC) housing in Ontario and advocate and explore other housing options for seniors. 

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)
  • Worked on a Seniors Strategy 

2022 Outcomes

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