To raise awareness of the abuse of older adults in Canada, the Government of Canada has approved funding for 16 projects through the Elder Abuse Awareness component of its New Horizons for Seniors Program.
February 11, 2010
November 27, 2009
Minister of State (Seniors) promotes healthy and active aging
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), participated with health and social service providers today at a community health summit organized by VHA Health and Home Support to promote awareness of seniors issues.
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November 26, 2009
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listen to seniors in Ottawa
At a national round table on seniors’ issues today, the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), and members of the National Seniors Council (NSC) met with a number of national organizations, including seniors’ groups, to examine the NSC’s two current priorities: volunteering among seniors, and positive and active aging.
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Government of Canada and National Seniors Council listen to seniors in Ottawa
At a national round table on seniors’ issues today, the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), and members of the National Seniors Council (NSC) met with a number of national organizations, including seniors’ groups, to examine the NSC’s two current priorities: volunteering among seniors, and positive and active aging.
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