The Government of Canada supports programs and activities for seniors in Québec City
QUÉBEC CITY, QUEBEC, April 24, 2008 — Ms. Sylvie Boucher, Member of Parliament for Beauport-Limoilou, today announced funding for two projects in Québec City under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). This funding will benefit seniors by improving the facilities and equipment they need to stay involved in their communities.
Ms. Boucher made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors).
Speaking at Le Patro Roc-Amadour, Ms. Boucher announced $25,000 in funding for that organization and $5,698 for Le Club de l'Âge d'Or de St-Pascal.
Le Patro Roc-Amadour will upgrade their facilities, and both organizations will replace furniture so that they can continue to provide programs that enable seniors to remain actively engaged in their communities.
Backgrounder New Horizons for Seniors Program
Last year, the Government of Canada increased the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) budget by $10 million per year to provide Capital Assistance funding and Elder Abuse Awareness funding. This has increased the total amount of funding available under the NHSP to $28 million per year. Today's announcement is a result of this additional funding for the Capital Assistance component of the NHSP.
SOURCE: newsGCcanada
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