Dear CALTC Members,

Earlier this week, the Federal government announced measures it is putting in place to offset the effect of US tariffs. Santis has prepared a memo noting the areas that may be of interest for CALTC members. The memo can be found here. As well, more information is expected on the Build Canada Homes initiative in the near future, which will continue to guide our advocacy efforts to ensure long-term care homes are included in the program.

In collaboration with Santis, we are finalizing plans for Lobby Day and have secured a strong lineup of meetings for CALTC members. While the federal budget may be introduced on October 8—which could affect some scheduled meetings—we are taking steps to ensure that meetings are set up with a range of stakeholders who won’t be directly impacted by the budget’s release date.

We are pleased to see strong participation from CALTC members and sponsors for this year’s Ottawa meeting. For those attending Lobby Day, I encourage you to join the virtual training session on September 29th. Supporting materials, including those for the quarterly meeting on October 9th, will be shared in advance. The quarterly meeting will also be accessible via Zoom for members unable to attend in person.

Finally, I would like to thank OLTCA for inviting CALTC to host their KnowledgeBreak Webinar on October 1. I will be moderating a discussion on the future of workforce data in long-term care, featuring panelists from CIHI, Health Workforce Canada, and StaffStat. We will share the registration link once it becomes available.

Sincerely,
Jodi

Dear CALTC Members,

As we move through mid-August and continue to navigate extreme heat across the country, I hope you are all keeping well.

Thank you to those who reviewed the briefing note prepared for the Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Communities. Your feedback helped refine key points and adjust figures to better reflect provincial data. The final version of the briefing note can be accessed here. It has been shared with the Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Communities, the Department of Finance, and the Prime Minister’s Office.

I’m pleased to share that the Department of Finance has requested a meeting in response to the briefing note. We are working to confirm the date and time.

Earlier this week, the federal government released its first document on the Build Canada Homes initiative, offering insight into the program’s vision. The document can be found here. Feedback is invited until August 29. We will be highlighting the long-term care sector’s needs, as outlined in our briefing note, and how this initiative could help address key challenges.

A reminder that the room reservation link for our Annual Fall Meeting and Lobby Day is now available: booking link. You may also call 1-877-504-8565 and reference CALTC Group – 2510CALTCC to make a reservation. Members arriving on October 6 or staying the night of October 9 are eligible for the group rate. All reservations must be made by September 8, 2025. Please also respond to the meeting invite to RSVP, as it greatly assists us in planning.

Lastly, I will be on vacation from August 20 to September 2. During this time, there will be no CEO email update on August 29. However, any time-sensitive updates will be shared with members as needed.

Sincerely,
JodiDear CALTC Members,

As we move through mid-August and continue to navigate extreme heat across the country, I hope you are all keeping well.

Thank you to those who reviewed the briefing note prepared for the Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Communities. Your feedback helped refine key points and adjust figures to better reflect provincial data. The final version of the briefing note can be accessed here. It has been shared with the Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Communities, the Department of Finance, and the Prime Minister’s Office.

I’m pleased to share that the Department of Finance has requested a meeting in response to the briefing note. We are working to confirm the date and time.

Earlier this week, the federal government released its first document on the Build Canada Homes initiative, offering insight into the program’s vision. The document can be found here. Feedback is invited until August 29. We will be highlighting the long-term care sector’s needs, as outlined in our briefing note, and how this initiative could help address key challenges.

A reminder that the room reservation link for our Annual Fall Meeting and Lobby Day is now available: booking link. You may also call 1-877-504-8565 and reference CALTC Group – 2510CALTCC to make a reservation. Members arriving on October 6 or staying the night of October 9 are eligible for the group rate. All reservations must be made by September 8, 2025. Please also respond to the meeting invite to RSVP, as it greatly assists us in planning.

Lastly, I will be on vacation from August 20 to September 2. During this time, there will be no CEO email update on August 29. However, any time-sensitive updates will be shared with members as needed.

Sincerely,
Jodi

Dear CALTC Members,

I hope you’re all enjoying a safe and productive summer. Thank you to everyone who reviewed the draft pre-budget submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) and the updated key messages supporting CALTC’s government relations work. As no edits were suggested, the submission has now been finalized and sent ahead of the August 1 deadline. Please note that the Department of Finance’s call for 2025 pre-budget submissions is now open until August 28. We plan to re-submit the current document unless there are any significant developments or feedback that would warrant updates before that date.

I have also circulated a draft briefing note on long-term care (LTC) infrastructure, prepared at the request of Infrastructure, Housing and Communities, who also requested our pre-budget submission. Earlier this week, I met with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and insights from that discussion informed the final draft. I welcome your feedback, particularly on the provincial data tables outlining waitlist numbers and projected bed expansion needs, by August 5.

It has become apparent that the federal government is further distancing itself from the proposed Safe Long-Term Care Act. Initially promised by the Trudeau government and identified as a priority in the Liberal-NDP Supply and Confidence Agreement, the legislation hasn’t been introduced in Parliament despite public consultations being completed. The most recent 2025-26 Departmental Plan from Health Canada makes no mention of the Act, which was included in the 2024-25 departmental plan. In a recent article by The Hill Times, the Minister of Health was non-committal when asked about the legislation’s future. I was interviewed for the article, which can be accessed here. Additionally, Santis Health has prepared a memo summarizing the key points from the updated Departmental Plan, which you can access here for your reference.

Thank you again for your continued engagement and expertise as we advance CALTC’s policy and advocacy priorities.

Sincerely,
Jodi