Question Period (9 December 2024)

From Hansard (9 December 2024)

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Monitoring Conditions in Group Homes

Brittney Senger: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there’s just no excuse. Every single person in this province deserves access to care and to safe, stable housing. But last year the ministry inspected less than 37 per cent of group homes supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. The people living in these homes often aren’t capable of advocating for themselves, their safety, or their dignity. That’s what the inspections are for. Why did the minister fail to inspect two-thirds of these group homes?

Hon. Terry Jenson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again I’ll reference back to last week with the auditor’s report as it pertains to this issue. And just to let the Assembly know that this is an issue we take very seriously, and it’s going to be one that we will be working on into the future to ensure that we have residents that are being kept safe and secure. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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