Seniors are important members of our communities. To better serve Canadians, the Government of Canada is seeking advice on seniors’ issues to inform ongoing work that helps Canadians age with dignity and in the best possible health, while enjoying social and economic security.
Government of Canada committed to the well-being and quality of life of older adults
March 10, 2022 Gatineau, Quebec
Seniors are important members of our communities. To better serve Canadians, the Government of Canada is seeking advice on seniors’ issues to inform ongoing work that helps Canadians age with dignity and in the best possible health, while enjoying social and economic security.
Today, Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, and Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced the appointment of a new member to the National Seniors Council (NSC), Dr. Carole Estabrooks for a three-year term.
Dr. Carole Estabrooks is an applied health services researcher focusing on knowledge translation and aging. She has a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences and University of Toronto and is currently a cross-appointed professor with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. The purpose of her longitudinal research program is to develop solutions for improving the quality of care and quality of life/end-of-life for nursing home residents, for enriching the work life of their caregivers and for enhancing system efficiencies and effectiveness.
Since 2007, the NSC has examined issues related to the social isolation of seniors, the participation of older workers in the labour force, positive and active aging, volunteerism, low income among seniors and elder and financial abuse. Recently, they have examined issues emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic and provided Ministers with advice on these matters.
The NSC is made up of experts on seniors’ issues and aging, and engages with seniors, stakeholders and experts to provide advice to the Government of Canada on matters related to the health, well-being and quality of life of seniors.
Members are nominated based on their expertise and experience related to seniors’ issues. They are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Seniors and the Minister of Health.
The Government is committed to open, transparent and merit-based processes for selecting Governor in Council appointees. Appointees play a fundamental role in Canadian democracy as they serve on commissions, boards, Crown corporations, agencies and tribunals across the country.
“I welcome Dr. Carole Estabrooks as a new member of the National Seniors Council. The Council’s work and dedication to seniors’ issues, especially during these challenging times, will benefit from her vast knowledge and expertise in the care of older adults in residential settings.”
– Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera
“I am pleased to announce Dr. Carole Estabrooks as a new member of the National Seniors Council. Dr. Estabrooks’ work on older adults and aging issues has earned her many honours, including an Order of Canada. I look forward to seeing her continued contributions to the field as she serves this Council.”
– Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos