Ontario to spend $20-million to double number of long-term care home inspectors in province

Ontario Long-Term Care Minister Rod Phillips says the funds will create a ratio of one inspector for every two long-term care homes and will allow for more pro-active visits

Ontario plans to spend $20-million to double the number of long-term care home inspectors in the province.He says the funds will create a ratio of one inspector for every two long-term care homes and will allow for more pro-active visits.

The announcement comes ahead of legislation expected later this week that Phillips says will empower inspectors to lay charges on the spot.

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