Celebrating seniors in Ontario
Learn how Ontario is recognizing the contributions of seniors in our communities.
Seniors Month
June is Seniors Month in Ontario. It’s a time to acknowledge and honour the amazing seniors in our lives across the province.
This year’s theme, Fit, Active and Healthy Seniors, focuses on helping older adults. We support them through programs that promote wellness, social engagement and education. These include:
- Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) program – Offers wellness, social interaction, education and support services to keep seniors healthy and independent.
- Seniors Community Grant Program – Funds local not-for-profit groups and organizations that reduce isolation and promote well-being.
- Guide to programs and services for seniors – Provides useful information on health, finances, housing, transportation, and safety.
Recognize a senior in your community
Seniors are recognized through two provincial senior award programs. Nominations for these awards can be made at any point in the calendar year.
- Ontario Senior Achievement Award – anyone can nominate a senior living in Ontario
- Ontario Senior of the Year Award – a municipality can nominate a senior living in Ontario
Many municipalities that nominate candidates for the Senior of the Year Award hold ceremonies in Seniors’ Month. Contact your local municipality for more information.
Milestones
You can request a congratulatory message if you or a senior in your life is marking a milestone occasion.
Get information about requesting a message from:
- His Majesty the King – The King honors Canadians who are 100 years or older. He also recognizes couples celebrating 60th wedding anniversaries and beyond, every five years.
- the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario – The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario celebrates Ontarians who are 90 or older and couples marking 50 years of marriage.
- the Prime Minister of Canada – The Prime Minister of Canada honors Canadians celebrating their 65th birthday and couples marking 25th wedding anniversaries. These celebrations are noted every five years.
- the Premier of Ontario – The Premier of Ontario honors Ontarians who celebrate birthdays of 80 years or more. This also includes couples marking anniversaries of 40 years or more.
You can also contact your Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) or Member of Parliament (MP) for a variety of occasions.
Find your electoral district to contact the constituency office of your local representative.