He adds there were existing staff and PPE shortages at the home prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. Louise and Earl Baird visited Participation House Friday to have a look around outside. Frank Scarpitti, the mayor of Markham, 30 kilometres northeast of Toronto, is calling on businesses, community groups and individuals to help supply PPE to Participation House. STATEMENT: I am calling for emergency support for Participation House in Markham, which cares for people living with disabilities. Participation House has six separate units, each with six bedrooms and three shared washrooms.

Source: CBC News April 10, 2020 19:29 UTC