Government of Canada invests in 19 Quebec City region projects in support of Canadian seniors
News Release
January 26, 2018 Quebec City, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada
Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and society. The Government of Canada remains committed to empowering seniors across Canada so they can contribute to and share in the prosperity of the country.
In support of this commitment, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, today announced that seniors in the Quebec City region will soon have new opportunities to take part in community activities, stay socially active and connected and enjoy the significant benefits of healthy ageing.
The Government of Canada has approved 19 New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) community-based projects in the Quebec City region aimed at boosting social inclusion of seniors and fostering community vitality. The NHSP promotes positive aging by supporting seniors’ volunteerism and encouraging seniors to play an active role in their communities. This popular program enhances senior’s social well-being and enables seniors to maintain social ties and share their knowledge, skills and experience with others.
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“We support a wide array of New Horizons for Seniors Program projects that bring seniors together in innovative ways to help build communities that are strong and vibrant. These grassroots projects are community-driven and promote social interaction, positive aging and seniors’ well-being. They reach out to seniors and encourage them to pursue active lifestyles, expand their social network and play a leading role in activities that inspire goodwill, sharing and fellowship among community members.”
– The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Canada
Quick Facts
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These projects were approved through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2017–2018 Call for Proposals.
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Through the NHSP 2017-2018 Call for Proposals, the Government of Canada is providing approximately $35 million in NHSP funding for more than 1,880 community-based projects.
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Since 2004, the NHSP has approved close to 21,600 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada, with a total Government of Canada investment of approximately $452.5 million.
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The NHSP 2017-2018 Call for Proposals for Community-based Projects was open from May 10, 2017 until June 23, 2017.
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Eligible organizations can receive up to $25,000 in project funding.
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Émilie Gauduchon-Campbell
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
819-654-5546
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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