Salma Zahid
Salma Zahid
Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre
NEWS: Supporting Scarborough seniors
April 20, 2016

Seniors in Scarborough Centre have the opportunity to participate in new projects benefiting many in their community

April 20, 2016            Scarborough, Ontario                 Employment and Social Development Canada Scarborough seniors will benefit from several new projects designed to help reduce social isolation and support social programming, announced Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. Investing in Canada’s communities is not only about creating good jobs and encouraging clean economic growth. It is also about building stronger communities. Partnerships with local governments, institutions and organizations are vital to deliver change and improve the lives of seniors. Quick Facts Quotes “Through the many community-based projects we support each year, our government helps provide seniors with unique opportunities to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others in their community. Initiatives such as this highlight our commitment to the wellbeing of seniors and strengthen the fabric of our society through partnerships.” – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Canada “Our government is dedicated to ensuring that Canadian seniors can get involved in community activities that meet their needs and interests, tap their collective resources and experiences, and promote their participation. We support New Horizons for Seniors Program projects like this one so that seniors across Canada can lead and participate in local activities beneficial to many.” – Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre. Associated Links  

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