People with disabilities are frustrated that, despite making up 20 per cent of the Canadian population, there has been scant commitment from federal leaders to address their needs during the election campaign.

Irek Wegiel, 48, has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. Since 2008, he has been a resident at the George Pearson Centre, an extended care facility built in 1952 for people with complex physical and health conditions. His sister says the care provided has been inadequate for awhile and believes the COVID-19 pandemic has made it worse.