Mr. Speaker, over the summer, I had the privilege of engaging with the vibrant, 55-plus, older adult community across my riding of Winnipeg South Centre. From visits to the Parkway, Riverbend Plaza, Fred Tipping Place, Riverwood Square, Villa Cabrini and the Thorvaldson Care Center, I witnessed first-hand the contributions of older adults to our community. One highlight was meeting the residents' council at Riverbend Plaza, where we discussed the safe long-term care act, a national strategy on aging and the importance of aging close to home.
We also celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Thorvaldson Care Center, Manitoba’s only intermediate care facility, where three generations of the Thorvaldson family have provided compassionate care to older adults. This anniversary is a powerful reminder of the importance of establishing strong standards in long-term care to ensure dignity and quality for all Canadians as they age.
A special thanks goes out to Moira Jones and everyone on my Winnipeg South Centre older adults council for enriching the fabric of our community.