I have spoken with several of you over the past week concerned with the well-being and mental health of individuals, and the stability of living situations given the extended nature of substantial closures to community access and day programs. We have raised this issue previously, but this week strongly advocated for a plan to address reengaging day programming, at least in a limited capacity as part of the phased reopening plans and based on guidance from AHS. These conversations occurred both at yesterday’s Service Provider Partnership Committee meeting, and directly with staff from the Minister’s office.
We also reviewed the invoicing process to address COVID-19 costs and discussed potential federal funding available to provinces to address wage subsidies.