Government of Canada signs bilateral agreements with Newfoundland and Labrador, providing $25 million to Home Support Workers
November 15, 2024
Today, the Government of Canada announced the signing of two bilateral agreements with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. These agreements will provide $25 million in funding over the next three years to support home support workers in the province.
The funding will be used to increase wages, provide training and professional development opportunities, and create new job positions for home support workers. It will also help to improve the working conditions of these essential workers, who provide vital care to seniors and people with disabilities.
“Home support workers are essential to our health care system,” said the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health. “They provide vital care to seniors and people with disabilities, helping them to live independently in their own homes. This funding will help to improve their working conditions and ensure that they have the support they need to continue providing quality care.”
“This investment is a recognition of the important role that home support workers play in our province,” said the Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services for Newfoundland and Labrador. “It will help to improve their working conditions, increase their wages, and provide them with the training and development opportunities they need to continue providing quality care to our most vulnerable citizens.”
The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to improve the working conditions of home support workers and ensure that they have the support they need to continue providing quality care. These bilateral agreements are an important step towards achieving this goal.
Background:
Home support workers provide a range of services to seniors and people with disabilities, including personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship. They play a vital role in helping these individuals to live independently in their own homes.
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for home support services. This is due to the aging population and the increasing number of people with chronic conditions. As a result, there is a shortage of home support workers in many parts of Canada.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to address the shortage of home support workers and improve their working conditions. The funding announced today is a significant investment in the home care sector and will help to ensure that seniors and people with disabilities have access to the care they need.
Contact: Guillaume Bertrand Press Secretary Office of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos Minister of Health 613-957-0200 media@hc-sc.gc.ca
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