Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Prioritize Work on Seniors Abuse, Housing and Technology to Age in Place

The Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum met today to discuss key priorities and meaningful ways to support current and future generations of older Canadians. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte and Minister of Seniors and Housing for Alberta, Josephine Pon.

The Ministers shared measures underway in their respective jurisdictions to support seniors in Canada, particularly in light of the major impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on seniors. The Ministers also discussed a report commissioned by the Forum that addresses social isolation among older adults during the pandemic. The report will be available on the Forum's website in the coming months.

The Ministers also agreed on priorities for the Forum going forward over the next three-years. The Aging in Community and Ageism priorities will be carried over, and three new priorities were added:

• The role of technology to enhance aging in place
• Senior abuse: during the pandemic and beyond
• Supportive housing for a diverse seniors population

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