Ontario has used its powers to push through the redevelopment of three long-term care homes run by a company accused of serious mismanagement during the pandemic, including widespread deaths in its facilities.
The military report prepared afterward detailed "horrific" allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bloody infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
"The Doug Ford government is acting on Southbridge's behalf in issuing MZO's in Port Hope, Pickering, and Ottawa attempting to bypass the usual planning and citizen consultation processes," said Patricia Spindel, the co-founder of Seniors for Social Action Ontario. "Orchard Villa should have been demolished and replaced years ago under the former Liberal government," said Jake Roseman, Calandra's spokesman.
Families fight against licence renewal for LTC home that saw one of worst COVID-19 outbreaks in OntarioThe zoning order, which was issued last week for Orchard Villa, allows for up to three 15-storey buildings and a maximum of 832 long-term care beds and 670 units in a retirement home.
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