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AdvantAge Ontario is the trusted voice for not-for-profit senior care. We are community-based, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the best possible aging experience.

June 16, 2022

New LTC Management Training Program

Our brand new Long-Term Care Management Training Program is Ontario's first and only comprehensive, practical management training for LTC and seniors' housing managers. It is designed to give both aspiring and experienced managers the knowledge, skil

Our new Long-Term Care Management Training Program is Ontario's first and only comprehensive, practical management training for LTC and seniors' housing managers. It is designed to give both aspiring and experienced managers the knowledge, skills and tools they need to thrive, helping you operate more effectively, build a healthier work culture, and deliver better results for your residents. Learn more.

Members in the News
June 21, 2022

Local Students Foster Community Connections with Seniors During the Pandemic

Local Students Foster Community Connections with Seniors During the Pandemic In the early days of the pandemic, Joanna Lacaria, Chaplain at St. Ignatius High School in Thunder Bay, wanted to find a way for students to make a difference in the live
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June 16, 2022

New LTC Management Training Program

Our brand new Long-Term Care Management Training Program is Ontario's first and only comprehensive, practical management training for LTC and seniors' housing managers. It is designed to give both aspiring and experienced managers the knowledge, skil
News Releases
May 31, 2022

Sue Graham-Nutter Elected Chair of the AdvantAge Ontario Board of Directors

Toronto, Ontario (May 31, 2022) - The AdvantAge Ontario Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Sue Graham-Nutter as Chair. Sue is the CEO of the Rekai Centres, a non-profit, charitable corporation that has two long-term care (LT
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May 19, 2022

Ontario Not-for-Profit LTC and Retirement Homes form Vaccination Coalition

A coalition of not-for-profit long-term care and retirement homes have implemented policies that will require all staff, volunteers, and support workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. To date, 42 homes have banded together to put those mandato
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April 28, 2022

Ontario Budget Statement from CEO Lisa Levin

Statement from Lisa Levin, CEO, AdvantAge Ontario, the voice of not-for-profit seniors’ care: Today’s budget tabled at Queen’s Park includes much-needed measures, including funding for long-term care residents’ mental health, Behavioural Support U
News Releases
March 9, 2022

Statement on the Government’s Decision to Lift Vaccine Mandates in Long-Term Care

Statement on government’s decision to lift vaccine mandates in long-term care “AdvantAge Ontario is very concerned with government’s decision to remove vaccine mandates from long-term care homes. In making this decision, government had to balan
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January 19, 2022

2022 Pre-Budget Submission: AdvantAge Ontario Urges Government to “Fulfill the Pledge”

Toronto, ON (January 19, 2022) – Today, AdvantAge Ontario Board Chair Connie Lacy and CEO Lisa Levin put forward critical funding priorities for the next provincial budget to strengthen and improve seniors’ care in Ontario. “We were starting to fe
News Releases
January 17, 2022

Statement on New Provincial Minister of Long-Term Care

Lisa Levin, CEO of AdvantAge Ontario, released the following statement on the new provincial Minister of Long-Term Care: “On behalf of the members of AdvantAge Ontario, I want to congratulate Minister Paul Calandra on his recent appointment as
News Releases
December 13, 2021

Broad Public Support for Not-for-Profit LTC: Poll

New research also shows Ontarians concerned about prevalence of for-profit New polling released today shows a large majority, or 70 per cent, of Ontarians believe long-term care homes should be operated as not-for-profit.
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December 2, 2021

Statement on Ontario government’s loan guarantees for LTC homes

Lisa Levin, CEO of AdvantAge Ontario, released the following statement on the Ontario government’s announcement today of loan guarantees for not-for-profit LTC homes: “Today’s announcement is a game changer for the not-for-profit long-term care se