Media Room
To arrange an interview or request a comment, please contact Janice Bedore, Executive Assistant to Deborah Simon, CEO, at janice.bedore@ocsa.on.ca or by phone at 416-256-3010/1-800-267-6272, ext. 224.
Statements & Media Releases
OCSA Statement on Systemic Racism
June 8, 2020
Open Letter on Pandemic Pay
May 25, 2020
Vulnerable Ontarians Get the Essentials They Need to Stay Safe at Home During COVID-19
April 21, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment in Home and Community Care Settings
April 11, 2020
Ontario’s health care system needs to be rebalanced
January 23, 2020
Community Support Organizations Collaborate with Ontario Health Teams to Alleviate Pressure on Hospitals
October 1, 2019
OCSA applauds significant investments in home and community care
August 3, 2019
OCSA applauds significant investments in home and community care
April 11, 2019
Ending "hallway health care" means investing in care at home and in our communities
January 25, 2019
Ontario's not-for-profit home care and community support service providers ready to work with new government to strengthen the health care system for the future
June 8, 2018
New survey reveals need to invest in home care staff, training, and personal support services: CARP & OCSA
June 4, 2018
Ontario budget will help meet growing needs in home and community care: OCSA
March 28, 2018
OCSA releases report outlining three priorities to ensure seniors and people with physical disabilities can live at home for as long as possible
March 6, 2018
New funding needed to ensure Ontarians have access to home and community care services
January 18, 2018
Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities At Risk Due To Increased Costs
November 28, 2017
Home Care System Needs More Personal Support Workers, Not More Employers
November 15, 2017
OCSA Welcomes Aging with Confidence: Ontario's Action Plan for Seniors
November 7, 2017
Not-for-Profit Agencies Express Concern During Community Support Month
October 2, 2017
2017 Ontario budget takes important steps for home and community care, but not-for-profit agencies struggle to meet growing demand
April 28, 2017
Patients First Act opens the door to more for-profit health care in Ontario
April 18, 2017
Facing funding freeze, Ontario's home and community care sector in jeopardy
January 12, 2017
OCSA encourages return to federal-provincial health agreement negotiations
January 5, 2017
Ontario government passes Bill 41, Patients First Act
December 8, 2016
Health Quality Ontario report drives home importance of care coordination
June 1, 2016
2016 Ontario Budget recognizes value of home and community care
February 26, 2016
Not-for-profit home care & community support central to Ontario’s health transformation
December 21, 2015
June 8, 2020
Open Letter on Pandemic Pay
May 25, 2020
Vulnerable Ontarians Get the Essentials They Need to Stay Safe at Home During COVID-19
April 21, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment in Home and Community Care Settings
April 11, 2020
Ontario’s health care system needs to be rebalanced
January 23, 2020
Community Support Organizations Collaborate with Ontario Health Teams to Alleviate Pressure on Hospitals
October 1, 2019
OCSA applauds significant investments in home and community care
August 3, 2019
OCSA applauds significant investments in home and community care
April 11, 2019
Ending "hallway health care" means investing in care at home and in our communities
January 25, 2019
Ontario's not-for-profit home care and community support service providers ready to work with new government to strengthen the health care system for the future
June 8, 2018
New survey reveals need to invest in home care staff, training, and personal support services: CARP & OCSA
June 4, 2018
Ontario budget will help meet growing needs in home and community care: OCSA
March 28, 2018
OCSA releases report outlining three priorities to ensure seniors and people with physical disabilities can live at home for as long as possible
March 6, 2018
New funding needed to ensure Ontarians have access to home and community care services
January 18, 2018
Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities At Risk Due To Increased Costs
November 28, 2017
Home Care System Needs More Personal Support Workers, Not More Employers
November 15, 2017
OCSA Welcomes Aging with Confidence: Ontario's Action Plan for Seniors
November 7, 2017
Not-for-Profit Agencies Express Concern During Community Support Month
October 2, 2017
2017 Ontario budget takes important steps for home and community care, but not-for-profit agencies struggle to meet growing demand
April 28, 2017
Patients First Act opens the door to more for-profit health care in Ontario
April 18, 2017
Facing funding freeze, Ontario's home and community care sector in jeopardy
January 12, 2017
OCSA encourages return to federal-provincial health agreement negotiations
January 5, 2017
Ontario government passes Bill 41, Patients First Act
December 8, 2016
Health Quality Ontario report drives home importance of care coordination
June 1, 2016
2016 Ontario Budget recognizes value of home and community care
February 26, 2016
Not-for-profit home care & community support central to Ontario’s health transformation
December 21, 2015
About OCSA
Across the province each year, over one million people receive home care and community support services – and the need is growing. The Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) champions a strong, sustainable home and community support sector for all Ontarians. Our not-for-profit, community-based member organizations provide a wide variety of health and wellness services which help a full range of clients including seniors and people with disabilities remain independent in their own homes and communities. These compassionate and cost-effective services improve quality of life and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency room visits and premature institutionalization. They are the key to a sustainable health care system for Ontario. For more information, visit www.ocsa.on.ca.
Deborah Simon - CEO
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Deborah Simon has been the CEO of the Ontario Community Support Association since 2012. Deborah is a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Arts from York University and an MBA from Athabasca University. Her role as OCSA CEO draws on decades of clinical, administrative, government relations and leadership experience. Privileged to have had a very diverse career, Deborah has worked across the health care system, but is particularly drawn to the creativity and diversity of the home and community support sector.
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