Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care

What Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care does

The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (Ontario CLRI) is a provincial capacity-building program funded by the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Long-Term Care. It is hosted across three Ontario research and education institutions — Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (Toronto), Bruyère Health Research Institute (Ottawa) and the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (Waterloo) — under a tripartite governance model in which each host contributes a designated program director and shares a central team covering program evaluation, communications and knowledge mobilization. The program's mandate is to enhance the quality of care and life in Ontario's 600+ licensed long-term care (LTC) homes by training, educating and supporting the current and future LTC workforce.

Ontario CLRI delivers its services entirely free of charge to Ontario LTC homes. The core technology stack is a Brightspace/D2L-hosted eLearning platform (with the Person-Centred Language course on the separate macHealth platform), supported by Zoom for live virtual sessions, Google Forms for program registration, and a web presence at clri-ltc.ca. The product portfolio spans funding programs (PREP LTC with up to $50,000 per home for 2026-27 student placements, the PSW Education Fund and the CEoL Education Fund), training programs (Workplace Mental Health in LTC aligned to the National Standard of Canada, Nursing PLEDGE mentorship with the new Mentor Hub, Team Essentials: Preventing Acute Deterioration, the Virtual Job Shadowing Package, and the Living Classroom partnership model), a self-paced eLearning course library, recurring Behavioural Support Rounds webinars, multiple communities of practice (Person-Centred Care in LTC CoP, LTC Community of Practice for Physicians and NPs, Social Workers CoP), and orientation and FLTCA-compliance resources. In fiscal 2024-2025 the program recorded 250,960 course completions and 228,803 hours of training across 95% of Ontario's LTC homes, with 93% of participants reporting intent to apply what they learned in practice and 95% of activities delivered in collaboration with sector partners.

The go-to-market motion is a hybrid of government-led and community-led: the Ministry of Long-Term Care sets the strategic frame, Regional Engagement Liaisons and host-organization networks drive direct engagement with homes, and communities of practice plus Provincial Advisory Committee members (OLTCA, AdvantAge Ontario, FCO, OARC, Colleges Ontario, Schlegel Villages, Ontario Health, Behavioural Supports Ontario, Mental Health Commission of Canada) shape priorities and amplify adoption. Revenue is not commercially generated; all operating funding, host-organization support, training delivery and funding-program disbursements flow from a single Ministry appropriation, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care

Legal name

Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care

Website

https://clri-ltc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care is a government-funded provincial capacity-building program that delivers free evidence-informed eLearning, training, mentorship and funding to Ontario's 600+ long-term care homes and their workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Long-Term Care Workforce Education and Training

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAEAF

Multi-Campus / Regional CCRC Networks

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)

Keywords

• Long-term care training
• Healthcare workforce education
• Dementia care training
• Palliative care education
• LTC professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterloo

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ministry of Long-Term Care Funding: The Ontario CLRI is a capacity-building program fully funded by the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Long-Term Care. The program is delivered free of charge to LTC homes across Ontario. Funding supports educational resources, training programs, funding initiatives (PREP LTC, PSW Education Fund, CEoL Education Fund), and operational costs of the three host organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Ontario CLRI is a government-funded provincial capacity-building program that develops, delivers, and evaluates free educational resources, eLearning courses, mentorship programs, and funding initiatives to train Ontario's long-term care workforce. It serves 600+ LTC homes across Ontario with offerings spanning dementia care, palliative care, infection prevention, person-centred care, mental health, nursing leadership, and clinical student placements, delivered through a Brightspace/D2L eLearning platform and host organizations in Toronto, Ottawa, and Waterloo.

Product overview

The Ontario CLRI is a capacity-building program funded by the Government of Ontario's Ministry of Long-Term Care, delivered through a tri-host model at Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, Bruyère Health Research Institute, and Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of training, education, and resource programs for Ontario's 600+ long-term care homes. Core offerings include funding programs (PREP LTC for clinical student placements, PSW Education Fund, CEoL Education Fund, and Living Classroom partnerships) and direct training programs (eLearning course library with 25+ courses, Workplace Mental Health in LTC program, Nursing PLEDGE mentorship initiative, and Team Essentials acute deterioration training). These are complemented by communities of practice, Behavioural Support Rounds webinars, orientation resources, and the Fixing Long-Term Care Act guidance hub. The product suite is delivered primarily through the Brightspace/D2L learning management system, with some courses on the macHealth platform, and sessions conducted via Zoom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PREP LTC (Preceptor Resource and Education Program in Long-Term Care) A funding program providing Ontario LTC homes with resources to increase quality and capacity for clinical student placements. Includes unlimited eLearning course funding and up to $50,000 in student placement coordination support and backfill/honoraria for 2026-27 student placements.
• PSW Education Fund
• CEoL Education Fund (Communication at End-of-Life)
• Living Classroom
• Virtual Job Shadowing Package An innovative virtual training solution combining simulation and game-based learning to accelerate training and orientation for PSWs and nurses in Ontario LTC homes.
• Workplace Mental Health in LTC Program
• Nursing PLEDGE

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,960 course completions by participants in 2024-2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Baycrest Academy for Research and EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three host organizations for the Ontario CLRI. Baycrest is a global leader in geriatric residential living, healthcare, research, innovation, and education, with special focus on brain health and aging. Hosts Ontario CLRI programs including PREP LTC, Behavioural Support Rounds, and Team Essentials courses. Located in Toronto, ON.
• Bruyère Health Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three host organizations for the Ontario CLRI. Conducts world-class research to maximize quality of life with focus on aging, long-term care, palliative care, rehabilitation, and social accountability. Located in Ottawa, ON. Hosts Bruyère-based Ontario CLRI programs including the Person-Centred Care in LTC Community of Practice.
• Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three host organizations and primary administrative hub for the Ontario CLRI. An innovation catalyst advancing research, education and practice to enhance quality of life for older adults. Located in Waterloo, ON. Hosts Nursing PLEDGE, Workplace Mental Health in LTC program, and PREP LTC at RIA.
• Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-presenter of the annual Person-Centred Language Award with the Ontario CLRI. BSO is a provincial initiative supporting LTC homes to adopt non-pharmacological approaches to responsive behaviours. Joint marketing and recognition of PCL champions across Ontario's LTC sector.
• Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial association representing LTC home operators. Ontario CLRI collaborates with OLTCA on events, training, and the Person-Centred Language Award. OLTCA hosts its annual This is Long Term Care conference where CLRI programs are promoted and the PCL Award is presented.
• Family Councils Ontario (FCO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents family councils in Ontario LTC homes. Partner on the Person-Centred Care in LTC Community of Practice advisory committee and provides resources including communication guides and family checklists used within Ontario CLRI orientation materials.
• Ontario Association of Residents' Councils (OARC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents residents' councils in Ontario LTC homes. Advisory partner on the Person-Centred Care in LTC Community of Practice. Contributes the Residents' Bill of Rights and related resources used in Ontario CLRI training and orientation.
• Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CSA Z1003). The Workplace Mental Health in LTC program is aligned with and promotes MHCC resources including the Caring for Healthcare Toolkit and case study research.
• Ontario HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial health system connector. Representative (Gail Dobell) participates on the Ontario CLRI Provincial Advisory Committee, helping align Ontario CLRI initiatives with broader provincial health system priorities.
• AdvantAge OntariomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation representing Ontario's LTC and senior care organizations. Representative (Katherine Bak) on the Ontario CLRI PAC. Ontario CLRI participates in AdvantAge Ontario's annual Advancing Senior Care Convention with booths and presentations.
• Colleges OntariomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresents Ontario's colleges of applied arts and technology. Representative (Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, Algonquin College) on the Ontario CLRI PAC. Supports integration of Ontario CLRI training into college curricula and student placement pathways.
• York UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Tamara Daly (School of Health Policy and Management) represents the Council of Ontario Universities on the Ontario CLRI PAC, providing academic perspective on research and policy priorities.
• Schlegel VillagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTC operator with multiple villages across Ontario. VP Operations West (Joanne Potts) represents Schlegel Villages on the Ontario CLRI PAC, contributing operational and culture change perspectives from a leading LTC provider.
• Ontario CLRI Workplace Mental Health Advisory Committee PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-stakeholder advisory group including: Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA), CUPE, Unifor, Homewood Research Institute, Sheridan College, Family Councils Ontario, Ontario Caregiver Organization, Queen's University, CESBA, Ontario Health (Central Region), Opening Minds. Advises on and co-designs the Workplace Mental Health in LTC program.
• Ontario LTC Homes (600+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ontario CLRI's primary beneficiary and partner base. 95% of Ontario's 600+ LTC homes are served through the program's training, funding, and knowledge mobilization activities. Homes collaborate through communities of practice, funding programs (PREP LTC, PSW Fund), and sector-wide initiatives.
• Fanshawe College School of NursingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University and Ontario CLRI at Baycrest to develop the PREP LTC eLearning course based on the ministry-funded Preceptor Education Program (PEP).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SE Health (Saint Elizabeth Health Care): Large Canadian home and community care provider with an education and knowledge-translation arm. Comparable as a broader healthcare services + workforce training incumbent that overlaps with LTC education and workforce development.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA): National professional body for nursing in Canada that accredits continuing education (including Ontario CLRI's All-In Palliative Care program for 9 CNA credits). Comparable as a broader-scope nursing education and accreditation authority spanning LTC content.
• Bayshore HealthCare: Large Canadian home and community health services provider with internal training programs for personal support workers and nurses. Comparable as a healthcare services incumbent that also invests in LTC workforce training and education infrastructure.
• Michener Institute of Education at UHN: Specialized health sciences education institution affiliated with University Health Network offering continuing education for health professionals. Comparable as a broader-scope healthcare education provider whose content reaches into LTC workforce development.

Direct peers

• Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA): Provincial association representing for-profit and non-profit LTC operators. Convenes the This is Long Term Care conference where Ontario CLRI's PCL Award is presented; comparable as an LTC sector capacity-building and convening body.
• AdvantAge Ontario: Association representing Ontario's not-for-profit LTC, seniors' housing, and community service providers. Operates workforce education programming and hosts the annual Advancing Senior Care Convention — a directly comparable sector association with training focus.
• Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA): Ontario-funded health and safety association providing training, guideline development, and advisory services to healthcare workplaces including LTC. Comparable as a government-designated training body serving the same LTC workforce.
• Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO): Ontario nursing professional association that operates the Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) program and develops LTC-relevant clinical best practice guidelines. Highly comparable as another province-wide, evidence-based LTC workforce capacity-building organization serving nurses in Ontario.
• Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO): Provincial initiative that trains LTC teams in non-pharmacological approaches to responsive behaviours in dementia. Closely comparable mission, geography, and target audience; BSO co-presents the Person-Centred Language Award with Ontario CLRI.

Regional players

• Pioneer Network: U.S.-based non-profit leading culture change and person-centred care transformation in nursing homes. Highly comparable mission and content area (person-centred care, LTC workforce practice change) but operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/OntarioCLRI
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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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