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2. M 106 - SENIORS Why a PPM on Seniors? www.marcserre.ca/my-pmb
“If we can fix seniors’ care, we will go a long way to fixing our health care system.” – Dr. Chris Simpson, Past-President of the Canadian Medical Association
“There are as many ways to age as there are individuals aging.” Retired Senator Carstairs, 2009 Senate Report: Canada’s Aging Population: Seizing the Opportunity
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3. M 106 - SENIORS Why a PPM on Seniors? www.marcserre.ca/my-pmb
Based on population projections, the share of Canadians 65 and older will continue to rise. By 2024 they 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 — this portion of the population grew by 127% between 1993 and 2013.
Statistics Canada projects, based on a medium-growth scenario, there will be over 62,000 Canadians aged 100 and older by 2063.
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4. M 106 - SENIORS M-106 requests that the Federal Government:
Recognize the increasing importance of tailoring policy objectives and outcomes to seniors as the population becomes increasingly aged.
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5. M 106 - SENIORS M-106 requests that the Federal Government:
2) Point out and re-affirm what actions it is currently taking to help improve the lives of seniors.
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M-106 requests that the Federal Government: 3) Ask the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development to begin a study on the development of a pan-Canadian National Seniors Strategy.
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4) Broaden the mandate of the National Seniors Council to allow it to undertake reviews and analysis on their own initiative, and have the Council provide advice on how to implement the National Seniors Strategy.
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Next Steps
Vote in support of M-106 following 2nd hour of debate, which takes place Wed. May 3rd, 2017.
Contact MPs on the HUMA Committee and ask them to support M-106.
Consider sharing letter of support + other products with constituents.
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