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What attracts volunteers? RTOERO survey highlights desire to make a difference, use and learn skills, and build social interactions 
What attracts volunteers? RTOERO survey highlights desire to make a difference, use and learn skills, and build social interactions 

For the good of its communities and organizations, Canada needs a deep culture of volunteering. That spirit is strong within RTOERO, according to a new […]

Future retirees: To retire or not to retire?
Future retirees: To retire or not to retire?

Many education sector workers in Canada may feel ready to retire from their current roles. Still, they are not ready to stop working, according to […]

RTOERO hosts inaugural Future of Aging Summit in Toronto
RTOERO hosts inaugural Future of Aging Summit in Toronto

International experts to discuss groundbreaking strategies and innovations for embracing longevity and prioritizing life quality With nearly 25 per cent of Canadians becoming seniors by […]

Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023 (Bill 135) consultation: RTOERO response
Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023 (Bill 135) consultation: RTOERO response

RTOERO is pleased to submit this feedback to help inform the proposed amendments to the Connecting Care Act, 2019. We respond to public consultation opportunities […]

RTOERO awards $85,000 in grants to boost community projects
RTOERO awards $85,000 in grants to boost community projects

Grassroots projects make communities better. Now, 22 of them in Ontario and B.C. have received funding thanks to RTOERO’s annual community grants campaign. Since 1968, […]

RTOERO’s Future of Aging Summit brings together thought leaders, changemakers
RTOERO’s Future of Aging Summit brings together thought leaders, changemakers

RTOERO will host its first Future of Aging Summit from May 15 to 17, 2024, in Toronto, Canada. The international conference will bring together experts […]

RTOERO calls on Ontario’s legislative members for sustainable, innovative and accountable policies for seniors and the environment
RTOERO calls on Ontario’s legislative members for sustainable, innovative and accountable policies for seniors and the environment

RTOERO representatives met with Ontario MPPs and government officials yesterday for the organization’s seventh annual Vibrant Voices Advocacy event to discuss issues concerning seniors, geriatric […]

RTOERO calls for action for the rights of older adults in ongoing effort
RTOERO calls for action for the rights of older adults in ongoing effort

October 1 is National Seniors Day, and it marks the week RTOERO’s board of directors, political advocacy committee and senior staff will meet with Ontario’s […]

RTOERO awards $60,000 in scholarships to support well-being of seniors, communities
RTOERO awards $60,000 in scholarships to support well-being of seniors, communities

Twenty post-secondary students are preparing to make a positive impact on their communities with the support of the RTOERO scholarship program. Since 1968, RTOERO has […]