Mr. Speaker, last Monday I was at the Centre des aînés de Gatineau to kick off the programming for its 40th anniversary. This is good news.
For the past 40 years, the centre has been meeting the needs of people 50 and over in the areas of engagement, education, support, and socialization. Thanks to its partners, staff, and volunteers, it offers a variety of courses and services, as well as recreational activities and even housing.
The housing offered by the centre provides an environment with plenty of services and activities designed to end isolation and solitude among seniors.
I have visited the centre many times, and I assure my colleagues that it offers high-quality services that should be a model throughout Canada.
The centre is using its 40th anniversary as an opportunity to unveil its new name. Since it is already a campus offering services and activities for Gatineau's seniors, the centre has decided to use the name “Campus 3”.
I want to congratulate Campus 3, which has been serving the Gatineau community for 40 years.