Canadians are living longer and healthier lives than previous generations and many want to live independently, in their homes they built, in the communities that support them, for as long as possible. Helping Canadians age closer to home and family by supporting access to home care is a priority for our government.

“As we work to prepare for a growing aging population, we want to hear directly from older Canadians about ways to further support them to age in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Older Canadians and their caregivers best understand their needs, and engaging with them is vital to ensuring they are supporting the solution. The launch of the consultation is aligned with our historic investments of $6 billion in home care and community care services, as well as a significant funding package of $198.6 billion to improve our healthcare system.”

– Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera

“Every senior deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. These public consultations are an important tool to ensure applicable programs and services meet the specific needs of seniors wanting to age closer to home and family. We will keep working with provinces and territories and all partners to help seniors get the care they deserve, when and where they need it.”

– Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos

“The National Seniors Council is preparing advice for the Government of Canada on ways to further support older persons wishing to age at home for as long as possible. We want to ensure our advice includes the voices of older adults, and those whose work and efforts enhance the lives of older Canadians. We encourage everyone to share their views through our online survey.”

– Nora Spinks, Chairperson, National Seniors Council

• Seniors (people over the age of 65) are one of Canada’s fastest-growing population groups. They will represent almost 25% of the population by 2051 and could reach close to 11 million people within 15 years.

• On October 6, 2022, the Ministers of Seniors and Health, announced that the National Seniors Council (NSC) will serve as an expert panel to examine measures to further support Canadians who wish to age within the comfort of their own homes and communities. 

• The NSC engages with seniors, stakeholders and experts to provide advice to the Government of Canada on matters related to the health, well-being and quality of life of seniors. The NSC is made up of experts on seniors’ issues and aging, individuals with experience working for organizations that represent the interests of seniors, and seniors themselves.

Associated links

• Supporting Canadians Aging at Home
• Minister of Seniors Mandate Letter
• Minister of Health Mandate Letter
• National Seniors Council

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