Minister of State (Seniors) Details Action to Improve Seniors' Lives
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/11 -- The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today underscored the Government of Canada's commitment to seniors in her address to the Annual General Meeting of CARP Canada by outlining recent action and future plans.
CARP Canada is a national, non-profit organization that set its mandate as the promotion and protection of the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as they age. The organization promotes social change for financial security, for equitable access to health care and for freedom from discrimination.
"Canada's seniors have worked their entire lives to help build a better Canada," said Minister Wong. "An aging population comes with opportunities and challenges; I am confident that Canada is uniquely equipped for the task."
Minister Wong talked about steps the Government has taken to ensure seniors' financial security, continued contribution and participation in their communities. She also commented on steps the Government has taken to prevent elder abuse.
More specifically, the Minister addressed two seniors-related commitments that the Government made in its Speech from the Throne last spring.
The Government has already enhanced the Guaranteed Income Supplement to help Canada's most vulnerable seniors. This is the largest increase to the supplement in the past quarter century. It will help the lowest-income seniors make ends meet.
The other commitment was to introduce tougher sentences for those who abuse seniors. Minister Wong said that legislation to address this issue is forthcoming.
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Seniors-related Initiatives
The Government of Canada is working hard to help improve the lives of seniors on many fronts. These efforts include:
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