Bill 33 has become known as the Time To Care in Ontario. It is a private member’s bill introduced by Ontario NDP MPP France Gélinas.
The bill has passed first and second reading in the Ontario Legislature and was ordered referred to the Standing Committee on General
Government in November of last year.
If passed, Bill 33 (Time to Care Act) would amend the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, mandating at least four hours a day of nursing
and personal support services per resident (averaged across the residents). The minimum hours may be increased by regulation. To support
the Time to Care Act, please visit here.