Minister of State (Seniors) Announces New Priority for the National Seniors Council
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/06/12 -- Today, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), announced the National Seniors Council's new priority for 2012: seeking employers' views on how to retain and attract older workers specifically those who are most vulnerable.
"It is important that the Council speak to employers about their views on the challenges and opportunities of an aging workforce," said Minister of State Wong. "Input from the Council's engagement activities will provide the Government of Canada with valuable information to help shape policies, programs and services that support older Canadians."
Last year, the Council examined labour force participation of seniors and near-seniors, and intergenerational relations. The work of the Council this year is expected to build on that momentum by talking to employers about the challenges and opportunities posed by an aging workforce and seeking best practices from employers in recruiting and retaining older workers.
The National Seniors Council advises the Government of Canada on current and emerging issues and opportunities related to the quality of life and well being of seniors, both now and in the future.
Since 2007, the Council has undertaken work on elder abuse, low income among seniors, volunteering among seniors, positive and active aging, labour force participation among seniors and near seniors, and intergenerational relations.
For more information on the Council, please visit .
For more information on what the Government of Canada is doing for seniors, visit seniors.gc.ca.
This news release is available in alternative formats upon request.
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The Government of Canada is working hard to help improve the lives of seniors on many fronts. These efforts include:
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Office of Minister of State Wong
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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
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