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October 18, 2011
Minister of State Wong releases report of the National Seniors Council
Today, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), joined Mr. Jean-Guy Soulière, Chair of the National Seniors Council (NSC), in announcing the release of the Council’s Report on the Labour Force Participation of Seniors and Near Seniors and Intergenerational Relations.
[Learn more about the report of the National Seniors Council]

February 28, 2011
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council hold national roundtable
At a national roundtable in Ottawa today, the Honourable Julian Fantino made his first address as Minister of State (Seniors) to the National Seniors Council (NSC), as well as to seniors' organizations and service providers, on issues related to an aging population.
[Learn more about on the national roundtable]

November 10, 2010
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council Hold Roundtable in Montréal
The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), addressed members of the National Seniors Council (NSC) as well as seniors' organizations and service providers who met in Montréal today to discuss issues related to an aging population.
[Learn more the Roundtable in Montréal]

November 8, 2010
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council Hold Roundtable in Halifax
The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), addressed members of the National Seniors Council (NSC) as well as seniors' organizations and service providers who met in Halifax today to discuss issues related to an aging population.
[Learn more the Roundtable in Halifax]

November 5, 2010
Government of Canada marks National Senior Safety Week
Next week marks National Senior Safety Week. The theme, "Preventing Elder Abuse," provides an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about elder abuse and the safety precautions that seniors can take to maintain their independence.
[Learn more the National Senior Safety Week]

October 29, 2010
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council Hold Roundtable in Calgary
The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), addressed members of the National Seniors Council (NSC) as well as seniors' organizations and service providers who met in Calgary today to discuss issues related to an aging population.
[Learn more the Roundtable in Calgary]

October 14, 2010
Government of Canada and National Seniors Council Hold Roundtable in Toronto
The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), addressed members of the National Seniors Council (NSC) as well as seniors' organizations and service providers who met in Toronto today to discuss issues related to an aging population.
[Learn more the Roundtable in Toronto]

October 5, 2010
Appointment to the National Seniors Council
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), today announced the appointment of a new member to the National Seniors Council.
[Learn more the Appointment to the National Seniors Council]