Response from John McKay, Liberal, Scarborough
Thank you for your letter regarding the Liberal Party’s plan for seniors housing. Far too many seniors in Ontario and across the country are without safe, adequate and affordable housing. A federal...
View ArticleResponse from Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Liberal, Etobicoke
Hello, On behalf of the Borys Wrzesnewskyj campaign, thank you for your email and for writing to the campaign regarding affordable housing. Liberals believe that every Canadian has the right to safe...
View ArticleMust love dogs (and cats)!
by Beth Komito-Gottlieb, Baba Yaga Place Interim Chair At this time of year many of us take stock. We may look back and reflect on our accomplishments and disappointments of the past year. Some...
View ArticleOlder adults who volunteer are happier & healthier
Systematic review of 73 published studies yields promising evidence and a call for new research to investigate if volunteering does reduce dementia risk Toronto, Canada – Older adults who stay active...
View ArticleNational Housing Day 2016
Hi Iris, I just wanted to say thank you for endorsing and supporting the march! Overall, it was a successful march with approximately 500 people on the streets calling for Canada’s upcoming national...
View ArticleLonger Lifespans for women make retirement planning all the more crucial
by ROB CARRICK The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Dec. 08, 2016 The most ignored aspect of retirement planning just might be that women live longer than men. Among people aged 65, just over half...
View ArticleBecause My Hair is White
Written by Harriet Bernstein People think I don’t know how to drive, just because my hair is white. I happen to be a terrific driver. When I was young and beautiful, men actually applauded my parking;...
View Article2017 “Throne Speech”
In Canada, our Throne Speech, which is delivered to the members of Parliament when a session opens, sketches out our government’s agenda for the immediate future. The Throne Speech is used to outline...
View ArticleResponse from Chrystia Freeland, Liberal
Better housing can make a meaningful impact on retirement security for seniors. It can also provide much-needed stability to people with serious health, mental health, and addiction conditions. As part...
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