Government of Canada to announce funding to address the mistreatment of older adults across Ontario

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to prevent and address the mistreatment of older persons in Toronto.

February 21, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to prevent and address the mistreatment of older adults across Ontario.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Media may attend the announcement either in person or via Zoom.

Date

February 22, 2024

Time

10:15 a.m. (ET)

Location

The event will be held in-person at:

Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
3rd Floor Lounge
University of Toronto
246 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
M5S 1V4

Media may also join by Zoom:
https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/68289875735
Passcode: 220224

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

Media Inquiries:

Alexander Fernandes
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
613-290-0318

Hartley Witten
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O'Regan Jr.
343-575-1065
hartley.witten@labour-travail.gc.ca

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca