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Statement: RHRA Response to Auditor General’s Follow Up Report
The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) today welcomed the Auditor General of Ontario’s acknowledgement that the public interest regulator has implemented or is in process of implementing nearly 90 % of...
Read MoreRHRA’s Fee Reduction Program is Live
As previously promised, RHRA has launched its Fee Reduction Program. Application forms are now available.
Read MoreAdvice from MSAA and Chief Medical Officer of Health to Retirement Homes on Vaccination and Respiratory Illness Safety
On November 28, 2022, the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA) and the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) provided an update on the status of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses in the retirement home sector.
Read MoreRHRA Reduces Burden of Outbreak Reporting
Several questions removed from outbreak questionnaire to make it easier for homes to report
Read MoreRHRA Board Director Appointment
December 23, 2021 RHRA is pleased to announce that John Groe has been appointed to the RHRA Board of Directors, effective December 9, 2021, for a three-year term. John will...
Read MoreRHRA Chair Appointment
Thursday, December 9, 2021 RHRA is very pleased to announce that Alex Yuan has been appointed Chair of the RHRA Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2021. Alex is very...
Read MoreRHRA Election of New Directors
The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce the election of four new Directors. This includes Anil Mathur, a thought leader with deep expertise...
Read MoreBalancing the Need to Keep Both Residents and Staff Safe and Protected as Ontario Re-opens
On July 7, 2021, the RHRA provided information to licensed retirement homes on balancing the rights of the resident and obligations to protect the health and safety of staff. ...
Read MoreRHRA is pleased to announce the reappointment of Nav Sandhawalia as Risk Officer
RHRA is pleased to announce that Nav Sandhawalia has been re-appointed by the RHRA Board of Directors as the Risk Officer for a second three-year term, from June 1, 2021...
Read MoreRHRA remembers Board Vice Chair Barbara Sullivan
It is with a heavy heart that the RHRA has learned of the passing of its Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Barbara Sullivan, on January 24, 2021. Barbara was first appointed as Director to the Board in December of 2013.
Read MoreMillie Christie Re-elected to RHRA Board
The RHRA is pleased to announce that Ms. Millie Christie has been re-elected to the RHRA Board of Directors for a ninth and final year, from December 10, 2020 to...
Read MoreRisk factors for COVID-19 outbreaks in Ontario’s retirement homes
Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority and McMaster University release a retrospective study of the impact of COVID-19 in Ontario’s retirement homes in wave one
Read MoreTake holiday visits with seniors online this season
The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority encourages Ontarians to follow COVID-19 safety protocol if visiting retirement homes.
Read MoreRHRA Revokes Licences of Several Retirement Homes in Hamilton and Niagara
On December 1, 2020, the Registrar of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) issued orders to revoke the licences of Cathmar Manor, Dundas Retirement Place, Greycliff Manor, Montgomery Retirement Home, Northview Seniors’ Residence and Sheridan Lodge.
Read MoreNew Chair appointed to the RHRA
The RHRA is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter H. Harris, Q.C., as Chair and Director of the RHRA Board of Directors. Peter’s three-year term was effective as of May 28,...
Read MoreRHRA elects Jonathan Boulakia to its Board of Directors
John J. Rossiter, Chair of the RHRA Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the election of Jonathan Boulakia to the RHRA Board, effective December 10, 2019. As Chief Legal...
Read MoreFalls Prevention
Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults in Canada. Ottawa Public Health provides free access to its online fall prevention learning module for personal support workers and...
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