11/13/2025
The Right Way to Use 1.1 Billion: Looking Ahead to the Future of Home Care
At the end of October, the Ontario government announced a $1.1 billion investment over the next three years for home care.
Of that, $982 million will go toward increasing healthcare staff, and $170 million will support programs helping patients transition from hospitals to their homes.
This shows that the province recognizes the importance of home care โ but the key question is how the funds will be used.
In British Columbia, there are cases where patients cannot move directly from hospitals to care facilities, and must first return home for 24-hour care before finally being admitted.
Hospitals need to free up beds, but facilities are full โ leaving home care as the last remaining option.
However, home care cannot meet the needs of everyone.
Even with public or private support, many eventually reach a point where staying at home is no longer possible โ and find themselves with nowhere to go.
I believe that part of this $1.1 billion should be invested in building small-scale group homes.