Yet again the government releases crucial information via Twitter.

After seeing this tweet I got in touch with some families.

They told me that when they inquired with agencies about the updated rules this morning, the agencies weren't aware of any changes. 1/5 https://twitter.com/ONSocialService/status/1300433160790966272

I remain concerned that these documents are supposed to provide "guidance" to agencies and group homes. This has been the norm thus far.

The "guidelines" leave a lot to the discretion of the individual homes. It will be applied differently across the board.

2/5

The other issue is the actual guidelines.

This section is shockingly devoid of any awareness of accessibly needs (re: mask use, understanding a screening questionnaire). Will homes be able to deny outings because folks w intellectual/developmental disabilities can't comply? 3/5

For the families who will now be able to see their loved ones - I am so incredibly glad. But not all will. And I am so deeply sorry that for 6 agonizing months you have all been denied the meaningful care & support of your family.

We still have a LOT of work to do. 4/5

My #MoreThanAVisitor motion for an Essential Caregiver Strategy is more important than ever.

There must be clear directives so that the rights of residents are respected & upheld. Forced separation cannot happen again. 5/5

http://www.lisagretzkympp.ca/more_than_a_visitor

#onpoli @cristina_CP24