Minister Schulte to announce a pan-Canadian project funded through New Horizons for Seniors Program 

The Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte, will announce funding to support the development of the national online knowledge hub, Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborative Online Resources and Education), to strengthen supports that contribute to seniors’ well-being and help them remain connected with their communities. She will be joined by, Kahir Lalji from the United Way of the Lower Mainland and Gregor Sneddon from HelpAge Canada.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

DATE:        Thursday, April 8, 2021

TIME:         2:00 p.m. EDT

Journalists who want to participate must register by contacting mikem@uwlm.ca by April 7 at 5:00 p.m. (EDT), with their name, email and media outlet. A Zoom link will be provided to those who register.

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