November 7, 2022 Calgary, Alberta 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 supports and benefits related to COVID‑19. As Canada emerges from the COVID‑19 pandemic, the Government of Canada 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 along with Member of Parliament George Chahal, announced an investment of $1,316,138 to fund 61 community-based projects to support seniors in Calgary, Alberta. This funding was awarded through the 2021-22 New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) call for proposals for community-based projects. The Minister made the announcement while visiting the Dashmesh Cultural Seniors Society.
Under the 2021-22 NHSP community-based call for proposals, over $61 million was invested in more than 3,000 community-based projects across Canada. In Alberta, 254 projects were funded for a total of over $5,227,228 million.
NHSP funding creates opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities. This year's national priorities aim to do just that by focusing on projects that:
- support healthy aging;
- prevent elder abuse;
- celebrate diversity and promote inclusion; and
- help seniors 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.
