This is a release from the office of Mayor Jim Watson:
Ottawa – Ottawa’s seniors have an exciting opportunity to help the City plan for the future as Mayor Jim Watson hosts the Seniors Summit on October 3rd at City Hall. Registration for this much-anticipated event begins today.
“This Summit is an important opportunity to take action and start planning for the service needs of seniors tomorrow and into the future,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “And with our seniors population expected to double in the next 20 years, it’s critical that we directly involve the seniors community now in the planning process to ensure their voices are heard.”
Participants in the Seniors Summit will have a chance to ask the Mayor questions about City services as well as share their ideas on how to facilitate a more senior-friendly city. The keynote speakers are David Cork and Dr. Louise Plouffe, who will provide their unique perspectives on seniors and their influence in today’s society. City staff and elected officials will be on hand at the Summit to participate in six discussions groups, with each group focussing on a different topic. The topics for discussion are:
Transportation
Social and Recreational Services
Community Support and Health Services
Housing
Civic Participation and Volunteering
Public Safety and Security
“We need to hear from seniors about their views and concerns to help the City build on our strengths, identify our gaps and capitalize on opportunities to build age-friendly communities,” said Councillor Mark Taylor, chair of the Community and Protective Services Committee. “I look forward to meeting and talking with residents at the Seniors Summit and, to learning how we can address the issues that are important to them.”
In the weeks following the Seniors Summit, the City will host a series of community consultations to build on the information gathered at the Summit. All the information gathered this fall will lead toward adoption of an Older Adult Plan by Council in 2012.
Participants must register for Summit and will be asked to choose their preferred topics of discussion upon registration. Registration can be done online at ottawa.ca/seniors, or by calling 3-1-1. Space at the Seniors Summit is limited.
For those unable to attend the Seniors Summit, the Mayor’s speech and Question and Answer session from 9 to 10:30 a.m. will be broadcasted live on Rogers 22, Rogers 23 and online at ottawa.ca/seniors.
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For more information:
Media contact
613-580-2450
Public inquiries
3-1-1
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