Mr. Speaker, we are facing a dramatic aging of our population. Seniors in Nickel Belt, Greater Sudbury, and across the country expect us to improve their quality of life.
Today, Canadians 65 and older represent 15% of the population and account for nearly 45% of health care costs.
I rise today to call attention to the seniors, caregivers, and medical practitioners I have visited at places like Au Château, in Sturgeon Falls; Capreol Seniors' Assisted Living Complex; St. Gabriel's Villa, in Chelmsford; Finlandia Village, in Sudbury; and the Elizabeth Centre, in Val Caron.
I am proud to have tabled my private member's motion to develop a pan-Canadian national strategy for seniors.
I encourage my colleagues to take part in this important debate for our seniors by going to www.demandaplan.ca.
I encourage all Canadians to participate in this important seniors debate by visiting and engaging at demandaplan.ca.
Thank you, Meegwetch.