Quebec’s private long-term care homes risk closing 1,200 beds

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Quebec’s private long-term care homes risk closing 1,200 beds

By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative Quebec’s long-term care system is facing a funding crisis that could force the closure of 1,200 beds in private subsidized CHSLDs, exacerbating an already strained healthcare network. Annick Lavoie, Director General of the Association des établissements privés conventionnés (AEPC), warns that without immediate government action, seniors will bear the brunt of the financial shortfall. Lavoie explained…