News and updates

Volunteers make waves: RTOERO celebrates the powerful ripple effects of community action
Volunteers make waves: RTOERO celebrates the powerful ripple effects of community action

This year’s National Volunteer Week theme, volunteers make waves, reflects the reality that small actions, when taken together, can create lasting and meaningful change. At […]

Changing the stats: RTOERO’s letter to federal candidates
Changing the stats: RTOERO’s letter to federal candidates

RTOERO is taking action this federal election, sending letters to major party leaders and candidates through its Vibrant Voices campaign. Read the letter and see […]

Graphic with a flower shape and the text your vote can change stats
Don’t just read the stats, change the future for seniors with your vote

In this federal election, your vote holds the power to change the future for seniors in Canada. Alarming statistics show that 1 in 3 seniors […]

Canada needs a minister for older persons: A call to action for the 2025 election
Canada needs a minister for older persons: A call to action for the 2025 election

An open letter to political parties contesting the 2025 Canadian federal election As organizations that support older adults in Canada, we call on the political […]

Abstract graphic with a clock, percentage signs and other shapes
2025 retirement insights: The appeal of early retirement persists

For three years, RTOERO’s Future Retirees Survey respondents have shared that they are considering early retirement, yet they are not ready to stop working. More […]

Group of happy older adults
RTOERO’s submission to the Manitoba budget consultation, 2025

RTOERO proudly submits its feedback to inform the Manitoba 2025 budget, highlighting seniors’ unique challenges. The organization commends the introduction of the Seniors’ Advocate position, […]

pile of sage bundles
The strength of matriarchy: Lessons from my Mother

Written by Shaneeka Forrester for RTOERO in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. Shaneeka is a Cree artist, mother and advocate from […]

RTOERO’s Vibrant Voices campaign banner
Making our voices heard: RTOERO’s letter to Ontario’s election candidates

As part of the Vibrant Voices campaign for the Ontario election, RTOERO has sent letters to the leaders of the four major political parties and […]

Campaign graphic for Ontario election
Your voice matters: speak up for seniors’ issues this election

It takes one voice to make a difference. RTOERO has launched its Vibrant Voices campaign to mobilize voters and ensure seniors’ issues are front and […]