As Ontario’s population ages, protecting the health, dignity, and rights of older adults, especially those living in long-term care and retirement homes, has become a matter of urgent public concern.
Many seniors live with complex conditions like dementia, rely heavily on caregivers, and require culturally sensitive, regulated support systems.
In May 2025, the Ontario government reintroduced the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2025, a legislative reform aimed at improving care standards, enhancing resident protections, and recognizing the essential role of caregivers. The Act proposes changes to both the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and the Retirement Homes Act, 2010.
This blog highlights the most important things seniors, and their caregivers need to know about the proposed reforms, and what they may mean for long-term care, retirement living, and caregiving in Ontario.