A new long-term care facility in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, is expected to open in June. It will be the territory's first privately-run facility that provides for elders who need the highest level of care.
Raymond Ningeocheak, a long-time political leader and elder in Nunavut whose family raised thousands of dollars to fly him home from care in Ottawa earlier this year, died at home in Coral Harbour this week.
Nunavut health minister responds to open letter decrying care of elders in the South cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
In a statement Monday afternoon, Nunavut Health Minister John Main said the facility has limited visitors, increased screening and testing of staff and clients, and isolated clients.
A lack of Inuktitut interpretation for Inuit residents and improper care from staff, including leaving people in their beds for days at a time, are among the letter’s allegations.