The City of Dryden is seeking changes to the provincial long term care system.
Administration recently met virtually with ministry officials.
Mayor Greg Wilson says they asked the government to amend the funding formula for district homes to adjust for those living in the unincorporated area.
“Dryden has the second highest surrounding unincorporated population in the north next to only Thunder Bay, which is kind of hard to believe, a lot of municipalities in our region. Which means Dryden leaves a lot of funding dollars on the table due to the population not being recognized in the formula.”
Wilson also called for the province to cover 100% of capital costs for district homes instead of just 35%.
He notes no promises were made but the government did agree to include their input in provincial deliberations this fall as changes are made to the Long-Term Care Act.
