NDP Health and Long-Term Care Critic France Gélinas is shocked that 4 days after a halted VIA train in Foleyet caused a full blown health scare, the McGuinty Liberals admit the train was never quarantined in the first place.

NDP Health and Long-Term Care Critic France Gélinas expressed shock today that the McGuinty Liberals still do not know – more than 72 hours after the fact – who issued the order to isolate a VIA train in Foleyet last Friday.

NDP Health and Long-Term Care Critic France Gélinas issued the following statement on today’s isolation of a VIA train in Foleyet, Ontario:

"I am relieved that there is no evidence of an outbreak of infectious disease. Foleyet is in my riding and obviously the situation alarmed local residents. This afternoon's announcement will put my constituents' minds at ease.

NDP Leader Howard Hampton today demanded the McGuinty Liberals commit to a minimum daily standard of 3.5 hours of care for residents in Ontario’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

“The McGuinty Liberals have failed to deliver 3.5 hours of hands-on care for our seniors. The most vulnerable seniors are dying in long-term care homes because there’s no minimum standard of care,” said Hampton.

NDP Critic for Health and Long-Term Care France Gélinas today urged the McGuinty Liberals to halt their P3 hospital deals after a report shows Ontarians may be on the hook for up to $500 million more than planned.

Hamilton’s NDP MPPs, Andrea Horwath and Paul Miller, are shocked about the latest attack on our dedicated home care providers and on the delivery of health care services as close to home as possible for our most vulnerable citizens.