Creation of National Senior's Council

The federal government has created a National Seniors Council and plans to spend $14 million on hundreds of projects related to seniors across the country.
Marjory LeBreton, secretary of state responsible for seniors, said at a news conference Monday in St. Catharines, Ont., that the council will advise the Conservative government on issues of national importance that affect seniors.
"Seniors helped build this country, and have made it what it is today," LeBreton said. The new council "is enabling seniors to have a say in the issues that matter the most to them, things like health care, income stability and personal security."
LeBreton said the aim is to ensure Ottawa's policies and programs meet the needs of Canada's elderly.
The creation of the 12-member council, which will include seniors, representatives from senior groups, and experts, will advise the minister of human resources and social development and the minister of health.