Sharon Harper

Policies or Program • Connect with government officials to discuss opportunities to support Canada's health care system and to improve seniors care in Canada. Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit • To advocate for future budgetary funding for the Canadian Association for Long Term Care, including funding for health human resources and long-term care infrastructure support, as well as funding and other supports for COVID-19 related challenges.

Seek government support and funding for culturally safe perinatal and reproductive care, with a focus on providing services and resources for Black and racialized individuals in Canada through in-person care and digital platforms.

Secure long-term funding from Health Canada for Pallium Canada's ECHO project. Given Pallium Canada’s commitment to ensuring accessibility to palliative care across Canada, its goal is to increase engagement with the government on this matter and provide support to address the challenges with health human resources. With a focus on achieving financial sustainability and advancing research in this field, it also seeks to make palliative care a key consideration as the government introduces new programs for seniors and people living with life-limiting conditions.