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House Hansard - 85

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 9, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 85 - Jun/9/22
Mr. Tim Louis (Kitchener—Conestoga, Lib.)
  • Jun/9/22 3:05:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, seniors in my riding of Kitchener—Conestoga have worked very hard and helped shape this country. I am hearing from more and more seniors that they would like to stay at home and in their communities for as long as possible. Many vulnerable seniors are often forced to transition to residences and long-term care homes due to the lack of services. Can the Minister of Seniors please update this House on the important work the government is doing to support seniors who wish to age at home?
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Context: House Hansard - 85 - Jun/9/22
Hon. Kamal Khera (Minister of Seniors, Lib.)
  • Jun/9/22 3:06:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from Kitchener—Conestoga for his advocacy for seniors. We know Canadian seniors want to age in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, and that is why I was pleased to announce yesterday that our government is investing $90 million over three years through our age well at home initiative, which will provide eligible organizations up to $2 million per project through one of its two streams. Organizations will be able to apply through our online portal until July 22. Members can rest assured that our government will always be there for seniors, particularly those most vulnerable.
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