Introduction: On February 12th, 2021, Barnes Management Group convened a discussion of former participants in the youth leaving care advocacy project. The project was supported by the Office of Child and Youth Advocate for Ontario, and worked closely with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. The purpose of this discussion was to bring together…

Oh reason not the need! Our basest beggars are in the poorest thing superfluous. Allow not nature more than nature needs, man’s life’s as cheap as beast’s. We frequently talk about ‘meeting the needs’ of older persons who are frail or have complex needs – and in the context of long-term care during a pandemic,…

IWD 2021 campaign theme: #ChooseToChallenge A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all…

As the ravages of COVID-19 press on and the dire shortcomings and tragic consequences of life – and death – in long-term care homes are laid bare, what is also apparent, if we are willing to look it in the eye, is the importance of giving more time and consideration to the voices of the…

While February ends in a matter of days and with it Black History Month 2021, the journey to equity and inclusion continues to move forward.  Black History Month is an important time to focus on the contributions that Black People have made in Canada and around the world, however, this kind of learning shouldn’t be…