July 28, 2022 North Milton, Prince Edward Island Employment and Social Development Canada
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with COVID-19 related supports and benefits. As Canada emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.
Today, Canada's Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, announced an investment of $73,486 to fund five community-based projects to support seniors in the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park, Prince Edward Island. This funding was awarded through the most recent call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
In Budget 2022, the Government proposed an additional $20 million over two years, beginning in 2022-23, for an expanded NHSP to support more projects that improve the quality of life for seniors and help them to continue to participate fully in their communities.
The Minister made the announcement while visiting the Milton Community Hall in North Milton, Prince Edward Island. These projects aim to combat social isolation by creating various activities and presentations that provide seniors with the opportunity to meet in their community.
As part of the 2021-22 NHSP call for proposals for community-based projects, organizations were invited to apply for funding in support of the following national priorities to reflect issues and priorities facing seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic recovery:
- supporting healthy aging;
- preventing senior abuse;
- celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion; and
- helping seniors to age in place.
Through a simplified application process, organizations submitted project proposals to help seniors move beyond the pandemic and continue to play important roles in their communities.
