Government of Canada Celebrates Canada's First National Seniors Day
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/30/11 -- The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, along with Minister of State (Seniors), the Honourable Alice Wong, kicked off early celebrations in anticipation of Canada's inaugural National Seniors Day, which officially takes place October 1st.
"Canadians now have an official day to celebrate seniors, which coincides with the United Nations' International Day of Older Persons," said Minister Finley. "The Government is proud to pay tribute and recognize the many contributions seniors make to their families, communities, workplaces and society."
Minister Wong joined members of the Multicultural Council for Ontario Seniors to celebrate.
"National Seniors Day is an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate seniors," said Minister Wong. "Canada's seniors dedicated their lives to our country - they deserve our thanks as they continue to be influential mentors and leaders in our communities."
The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that our policies, programs and services continue to improve the well-being and quality of life for seniors.
For ideas and resources to celebrate the seniors in your lives, or for more information on National Seniors Day and the Government's programs and services for seniors, visit .
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BACKGROUNDER
Seniors Related Initiatives
The establishment of National Seniors Day builds on the many concrete measures introduced by the Government to improve the well-being and quality of life of Canada's seniors. The 2010 Speech from the Throne announced legislation to create a seniors day. On November 18, 2010, Bill C 40, the Celebrating Canada's Seniors Act, received Royal Assent, officially marking October 1st of each year as National Seniors Day in Canada.
National Seniors Day is just one of a number of initiatives that the Government of Canada has undertaken for seniors in recent years. In the most recent federal budget last June, the Government introduced the following:
The Government of Canada has brought about a number of initiatives in support of seniors:
Contacts:
Alyson Queen
Press Secretary
Office of Minister Finley
819-994-2482
Robert Lynch
Director, Communications
Office of Minister of State Wong
613-960-8717
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
819-994-5559
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