"A public inquiry normally would be headed by a judge which are noted for their independence and that’s not necessarily the case with a review," said professor emeritus of law Wayne MacKay.

Charlene Chiddenton would like to see the province launch a public inquiry so the findings are transparent and all families can take part.

Long-term care homes have been closed to non-essential visits since mid-March when an outbreak was declared at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver.

'We're making sure that the military does not leave any situation until it has been stabilized,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said of long-term care homes.

Justin Trudeau said provincial governments 'failed to support seniors' in their handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic, hinting at a national standard for long-term care facilities.

The military estimates that about 4,500 troops will be eligible to receive the extra pay.

The majority of the approximately 5,000 deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in Quebec have occurred in long-term care residences.

"Unless you can absolutely trust the people that you're gathering with, there will always be a level of risk of interacting with others."

The Canadian Red Cross is looking to recruit 1,000 people to help in the province's long-term care homes.

Alberta's top doctor also addressed the increase in active Edmonton cases. As of Wednesday, there were 201.