GATINEAU, QC, July 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Every senior deserves to age
in health, in safety and in dignity. Everyone should have the
choice to age at home, in their communities, on their terms. That
includes 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians. However, many 2SLGBTQI+ seniors do
not have all of the supports necessary to meet their unique
needs.
Today, the Minister for Seniors, Seamus
O'Regan Jr., is inviting Canadians 55 and over who identify
as Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or
intersex, and those who identify as members of sexually and gender
diverse communities, to participate in the Government of
Canada's online consultations to
help them age in their communities and on their terms.
Online consultations are open for two more weeks and closes
on July 17, 2024. These consultations are part of the Federal
2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, which takes a comprehensive approach to
strengthening 2SLGBTQI+ data and evidence-based policymaking by
including diverse voices from the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
When you include everyone, you get the best. Including all
Canadians in our work to build a fairer, more equitable society is
how we make sure that work benefits everyone. 2SLGBTQI+ seniors
deserve a voice in that work.
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"Every senior deserves to age with dignity and choice. That
includes 2SLGBTQI+ seniors. They led the fight for 2SLGBTQI+
rights. We will not stand by and have their rights brushed over,
put back in the closet, or taken away."
– Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus
O'Regan Jr.
Associated links
Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan
Government of Canada –
2SLGBTQI+
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SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada