Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to thank all of the witnesses for being here with us.
Like many Canadians, I was deeply horrified to read the Canadian Forces report. One of these homes is in my riding. The abuse allegations described in these homes should alarm all of us. I worked in the health care field for 18 years. I know how important it is to administer compassionate care. We need to do a better job of caring for the people who built this country and who need our help during the crisis.
My first question is for the CEO of the Region of Peel, Nancy Polsinelli.
First, Nancy, thank you for all the work you are doing. The Canadian Armed Forces report identified numerous issues in long-term care. As an operator of five long-term care homes, what do you think are the underlying causes of these issues? What has the region been doing to address the needs of seniors living in region-administrated homes? Do you think there's a difference in the quality of care between region-administrated homes and private care homes in the Peel region?