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National Seniors’ Strategy: Key Facts Increase of Canadians 65 and older—by 2024 seniors will account for 20.1% of the population By 2036 seniors are expected to make up 25% of the population People aged 85 years and over make up the fastest growing age group in Canada Statistics Canada projects that there will be over 62,000 Canadians aged 100 and older by 2063 Statistics Canada reports, for the 1st time in the history of the census, that in 2016 there were more Canadians aged 65 or older than Canadians aged 14 or younger http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

Ensuring that seniors are supported in every community across Canada: National Seniors’ Strategy Ensuring that seniors are supported in every community across Canada: Budget 2017 is investing $6 billion over 10 years in homecare, & $5 billion over 10 years for mental health initiatives Over 900,000 seniors are receiving enhanced GIS benefits up to $947 per year Restored the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS to 65 National Housing Strategy: Investing $40 billion over 10 years for 12,000 new affordable housing units, and repair 300,000 affordable units Enhanced the Canada Pension Plan to increase the maximum level of pension earnings by 14% before 2025 http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

Ensuring that seniors are supported in every community across Canada: National Seniors’ Strategy Ensuring that seniors are supported in every community across Canada: Liberal Seniors Caucus: Meets on a regular basis New Horizons for Seniors: Community-based projects eligible to receive up to $25,000 per year Lowering prescription medication prices through an investment of $140.3 million over five years Auto-enrollment in OAS + GIS Program Enabling Accessibility Fund: Investment of $77 million over 10 years, starting in 2018–19 Developing a National Dementia Strategy http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

National Seniors’ Strategy M-106, MP Marc Serré’s motion to develop a National Seniors’ Strategy passed on May 17th, 2017. HUMA Committee conducted a study to develop National Seniors Strategy Access to housing for seniors including aging in place and affordable and accessible housing; Income security for vulnerable seniors; Overall quality of life and well-being for seniors including community programming, social inclusivity and social determinants of health; Addressing Ageism The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development (HUMA) began a study on developing a National Seniors Strategy on June 6th, 2017. The study will continue when Parliament resumes sitting in the Fall The National Seniors Council is being re-engaged and its mandate is being broadened. The National Seniors Council will undertake reviews and analysis on issues of importance to seniors and their well-being The National Seniors Council will provide advice to the government on implementing a National Seniors Strategy after HUMA concludes its study Dan Boudria’s speaking points for housing (Check michael brewster’s email) http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

National Seniors’ Strategy HUMA Report: Advancing Inclusion and Quality of Life for Seniors tabled in the House of Commons March 29, 2018. There are both tremendous challenges as well as opportunities that go along with Canada’s aging population...Notably, the study recommends a National Seniors Strategy, which provides a framework for the federal government, other orders of government, and stakeholders to work together towards a comprehensive and integrated strategy to advance inclusion and well-being of seniors. - HUMA Press Release, March 29, 2018 http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

National Seniors’ Strategy National Housing Strategy “CARP is pleased to see the $40 billion commitment from the Liberal government. While housing is often seen as an issue impacting younger Canadians, many seniors live in social housing that is in disrepair, or are struggling to pay rent on fixed incomes. Homelessness among seniors is increasing; [and] providing housing security is a key step in alleviating it. CARP looks forward to working with the federal government to ensure sufficient funding is allocated to meet the specific needs of seniors.” -Wanda Morris, VP, Advocacy, CARP Join CARP @ www.CARP.ca www.marcserre.ca

National Seniors’ Strategy Your feedback will support the development and implementation of a National Seniors’ Strategy The Canadian Medical Association campaign: Demand a Plan Since 2015, 63k Canadians have sent letters to MPs urging the federal government to develop a National Seniors Strategy Visit www.demandaplan.ca to make your voice heard Canadian Medical Association: www.cma.ca Canadian Nurses Association: https://cna-aiic.ca/ Contact your local Community Groups http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

National Seniors’ Strategy Liberal Seniors Caucus Consultations: Who have we heard from? Canadian Medical Association Canadian Nurses Association CARP Fédération de l'Âge d'Or du Québec (FADOQ) University of Ottawa Ryerson University Elderly Care International Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors National Institute on Aging Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) …and many local & regional seniors groups & living centres! http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

National Seniors’ Strategy The New National Seniors’ Council (NSC): NSC will have the ability to undertake reviews and analysis of policy, consultations, etc. NSC will review HUMA Committee report New NSC Chair: Dr. Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, President of the Canadian Association on Gerontology Visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/national-seniors-council.html Contact NSC: nc-nsc-cna@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca Contact Minister Duclos’ office: NC-MIN-FCSD-FEDS-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

National Seniors’ Strategy Moving Forward: Collaborating with all Provinces & Territories to improve quality of life for seniors Develop a Federal-Provincial Task Force for Seniors Educate Canadians on Ageism, Elder Abuse and social discrimination of seniors Develop a Strategy to support working seniors Build more affordable housing and transportation for seniors Develop the National Pharmacare Program http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/

National Seniors’ Strategy Your Voice Matters! What issues matter most to you and how can we better serve you? We want to hear from you! Watch Marc’s speech at the first hour of the HUMA Committee Study at: https://goo.gl/jmxuXF Share your thoughts with the National Seniors Council: nc-nsc-cna@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca Join a local Seniors Association Contact me by phone or e-mail: Thank you/Miigwetch! Marc Serré, MP Nickel Belt Contact Information 2945 Highway 69 North, Suite 203 Val Caron, ON P3N 1N3 Telephone: 705-897-2222 Marc.Serre@parl.gc.ca /MarcSerreMP @MarcSerreMP http://mserre.liberal.ca/my-pmb/