Canada News Centre2026-09-09T18:28:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-alberta-seniors0.html

As the cost of living continues to rise, the Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors, and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T18:28:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-alberta-seniors.html

The Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors and to help them stay active and connected to their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-09T18:26:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-to-announce-new-horizons-for-seniors-program-nhsp-funding-for-alberta-seniors.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Foothills County to announce an investment for seven community-based projects to help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T15:32:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-08T15:16:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-mclean-to-highlight-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-tax-relief-for-canadians.html

Secretary of State McLean to highlight the extension of the federal fuel tax relief for Canadians

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-09-06T13:15:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-12-projects-in-vancouver-granville-through-the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

Secretary of State McLean announces funding for 12 projects in Vancouver Granville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-26T15:19:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/backgrounder-secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-funding-for-12-projects-in-vancouver-granville-through-the-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

Backgrounder: Secretary of State McLean announces funding for 12 projects in Vancouver Granville through the New Horizons for Seniors Program

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-26T15:17:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-mclean-announces-new-horizons-for-seniors-program-funding-for-12-vancouver-area-projects.html

Secretary of State McLean announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for 12 Vancouver-area projects

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-25T18:49:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-launches-engagement-process-on-the-2030-agenda-and-the-sustainable-development-goals0.html

Government of Canada launches engagement process on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-08-24T17:42:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/minister-thompson-announces-funds-for-projects-in-st-johns-through-new-horizons-for-seniors-program.html

As the cost of living continues to rise, the Government of Canada is taking action to make life more affordable for seniors and to help them stay active and connected in their communities. Alongside direct support to ease everyday costs, the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) funds projects that keep thousands of seniors engaged in the places they call home.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-23T08:59:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-make-life-better-for-seniors-in-st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will be in St. John’s to announce an investment to help seniors be connected and active members of their communities.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-06-22T10:51:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-appoints-new-members-to-national-seniors-council.html

Older Canadians are vital and valued members of communities across the country. As Canada’s population ages, ensuring that seniors can live with dignity, safety, and comfort remains a key priority. That is why the Government of Canada draws on diverse perspectives and expertise to inform this ongoing work.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-17T10:24:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/national-seniors-council--new-appointments.html

National Seniors Council – New Appointments

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-17T10:22:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/minister-hajdu-minister-michel-and-secretary-of-state-mclean-mark-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day.html

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), issued the following statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-15T09:18:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-for-community-projects-to-support-seniors.html

As the global landscape changes, many Canadians, including seniors, are facing economic uncertainty because the cost of living is going up. In response, the government is building a strong and stable economy and supporting a better quality of life for older Canadians. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) plays a crucial role by creating opportunities that allow thousands of seniors to stay engaged and active in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-02T12:13:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/06/new-horizons-for-seniors-program---call-for-proposals.html

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. Its goal is to strengthen seniors’ social inclusion so they can benefit from and contribute to the quality of life in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-06-02T12:12:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-15T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-responsible-for-seniors-meet-to-discuss-collaboration-to-support-canadas-aging-population.html

Over the last two days, Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of older Canadians. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), and the Honourable John Main, Premier of Nunavut and Minister responsible for Seniors.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-14T15:07:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-mclean-to-announce-historic-investments-in-canadas-small-craft-harbours.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Iqaluit to highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update to Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Small Craft Harbours Program.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-14T09:34:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/meeting-of-federal-provincial-and-territorial-ministers-responsible-for-seniors.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), along with the Premier of Nunavut, the Honourable John Main, will deliver remarks as co-chairs of the Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-13T13:30:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-stephanie-mclean-highlights-spring-economic-update-2026-investments-to-help-workers-and-young-people-gain-skills-experience-and-.html

In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes, and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders, and our way of life.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-01T13:11:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/the-honourable-stephanie-mclean-secretary-of-state-seniors-will-highlight-recent-investments-in-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-t.html

The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will highlight recent investments in Spring Economic Update 2026.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-30T13:47:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-improve-the-quality-of-life-for-seniors-across-the-country.html

Government of Canada announces funding to improve the quality of life for seniors across the country

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-23T12:12:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-make-life-better-for-seniors-across-canada.html

Government of Canada to announce funding to make life better for seniors across Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-22T12:09:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-top-up-coming-june-5.html

Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), highlighted that eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5, 2026.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-17T12:43:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-highlights-national-caregiver-day.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), issued the following statement on National Caregiver Day.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-07T10:33:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-advances-support-for-seniors-in-northeastern-nova-scotia.html

Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, this means staying connected and active in their community. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government funds pan-Canadian and community-based initiatives across Canada that create a significant impact for the social inclusion of seniors in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-01-20T12:24:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/01/backgrounder--government-of-canada-advances-support-for-seniors-in-northeastern-nova-scotia.html

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-01-20T12:10:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-seniors-in-northeastern-nova-scotia.html

Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish, will be in Antigonish to announce funding to support social inclusion of seniors in their communities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-01-19T12:12:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/11/secretary-of-state-mclean-highlights-budget-investments-in-competition-affordability-and-infrastructure.html

In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-11-10T14:41:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/10/minister-champagne-takes-aim-at-financial-scams-and-abuse-announces-anti-fraud-strategy-and-new-financial-crimes-agency.html

In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are protecting our communities and our country. We are building our economy with major projects and millions more homes. We are empowering Canadians with lower costs and new opportunities to help you get ahead. We cannot control what other nations do, but we can control what we choose to build – and we are building Canada Strong.

Department of Finance Canada2025-10-20T11:20:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/secretary-of-state-stephanie-mclean-celebrates-national-seniors-day.html

Today, the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), issued the following statement.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-10-01T09:02:03-04:00