Executive Council
Children, Seniors and Social Development
September 30, 2016
Celebrating Seniors
Provincial Government Recognizes National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is joining with Canadians and people from around the world to mark National Seniors Day and the International Day of Older Persons which are tomorrow (Saturday, October 1).
"Seniors and older adults make many valuable contributions in communities throughout our province each and every day.
October 1 provides a formal opportunity for all of us to acknowledge their efforts and accomplishments. On behalf of
all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, I extend a sincere thanks to all seniors and older adults who bring a variety
of knowledge, skills and experience to our workplaces, homes and communities."
- The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
National Seniors Day honours seniors across the country. International Day of Older Persons is a global effort intended to recognize the important contributions of seniors, and to increase understanding of the challenges faced by some older adults.
"Our government has made supporting seniors a priority. We are moving forward on our commitment to create an Office
of the Seniors Advocate, continuing to support age-friendly transportation services and communities, making investments
in seniors' health and well-being and providing new and expanded financial benefits for seniors with low income. We
continue to work with community partners as we look to improve the range and scope of supports for seniors and older
adults."
- The Honourable Sherry Gambin Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development
This year, the Provincial Government is investing $76.4 million to increase the Seniors' Benefit and to provide the new Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement which will be paid quarterly with GST payments. Eligible people will receive their first quarterly payments from these benefits in early October.
More information on the Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement and Seniors' Benefit is available at www.gov.nl.ca/incomesupplement or by calling 1-888-494-2266.
QUICK FACTS
- October 1 is National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons.
- The Provincial government has made supporting seniors and older adults a key priority and continues to work with key stakeholders as it looks to improve the range and scope of supports for seniors and older adults.
- This year, the Provincial Government is investing $76.4 million to increase the Seniors' Benefit and to provide the new Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement which will be paid quarterly with GST payments.
- Eligible people will receive their first quarterly payments from these benefits in early October.
- More information on the Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement and Seniors' Benefit is available at www.gov.nl.ca/incomesupplement or by calling 1-888-494-2266.
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Media contacts:
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Michelle Cannizzaro Media Relations Manager Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca |
Roger Scaplen Director of Communications (Seniors and Wellness) Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development 709-729-0928, 697-5267 rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca |
2016 09 30 11:15 a.m.