There has never been a more important time to enact change in the long-term care we provide for seniors. For the first time in history, there are more Canadians over the age of 65 than under 14. According to Statistics Canada, the seven million people in Canada aged 65 and older now account for nearly one-fifth of the total population (19 per cent), up from 16.9 per cent in 2016. More seniors will have a greater impact on the health care system and increase health care needs.