Mr. Speaker, we failed an entire generation of Canadians. It has been said time and time again that the pandemic has exposed the negligence that prevails in long-term care homes in each province and territory. Half of Canadian deaths from COVID-19 stem from cases in long-term care homes. We are talking about the lives, well-being and safety of Canadians who raised us and helped build the country we love.
A report issued by the New Brunswick Nurses Union revealed that the province requires only 2.89 hours of care time daily: significantly below the 4.1-hour, best-practice standard. It is unacceptable.
My question is not if quality of care norms will be harmonized and standardized across the country, but when?