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Fallout from the Auditor General's report into personal care homes continues. It referenced disturbing incidents of neglect, abuse and even deaths in the homes. We reach the president of NAPE... who says the whole system needs an overhaul. (Krissy Holmes with Jerry Earle)

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Personal care homes report: NAPE reaction

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