Salma Zahid
Salma Zahid
Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre
Seniors benefit from Government of Canada support for community-based projects in Scarborough Centre
April 9, 2019
April 5, 2019 Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and country. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the Government of Canada continues to meet the needs of seniors by supporting initiatives that help them stay active and involved in their communities. Today, Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors, announced an investment of nearly $100,000 for five community-based projects in Scarborouh Centre that will help seniors stay active and involved in their community. Funding for this project is being provided by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), which fosters social inclusion and engagement of seniors by encouraging them to share their knowledge, skills and experience to stay active and engaged.  Quotes  “Seniors are the pillars of our communities. By supporting community-based projects like these, we are taking action to ensure that seniors have a strong presence in communities across Canada and that they receive the recognition, respect and admiration they deserve.” – The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Seniors “Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Government of Canada is providing a wide range of opportunities for seniors in Scarborough to participate in meaningful activities that nurture their personal growth and foster community vitality.” – Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament, Scarborough Centre   Quick Facts
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2155 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 5
Scarborough, Ontario
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