The numbers of seniors aged 65 and over is projected to more than double from 1.8 million, or 13.7 per cent of population in 2009, to 4.1 million, or 23.2 per cent, by 2036. By 2017, for the first time, seniors will account for a larger share of population than children aged 0–14. Ontario Ministry of Finance's projections 2008 - 2036
The Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat works to improve the quality of life for Ontario’s seniors by:
- Developing policies and programs that meet the needs of seniors and help them lead active, healthy and dignified lives
- Advising on the development of policies and programs across government on behalf of seniors
- Providing seniors with the information they need about vital programs and services, healthy lifestyles and aging
- Promoting the important contributions seniors make to families, communities and the province of Ontario
- Maintaining close working relationships with seniors organizations across the province.
