News release

Hand holding ballot above ballot box in Saskatchewan
RTOERO calls for election of age-friendly candidates in Saskatchewan

October 19, 2020 When Saskatchewanians go to the polls on Oct. 26, RTOERO is urging them to elect age-friendly candidates. Through a digital campaign, RTOERO […]

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RTOERO hosts virtual Queen’s Park advocacy day

September 28, 2020 RTOERO volunteers and staff will meet with MPPs and government officials during the fourth annual Vibrant Voices Advocacy event on Oct. 1, […]

RTOERO response to Ontario poverty reduction consultation
RTOERO response to Ontario poverty reduction consultation

RTOERO responds to Ontario poverty reduction strategy consultation As the Ontario government updates its poverty reduction strategy, RTOERO urges the government to consider how its […]

RTOERO response to 2020 Ontario budget consultation
RTOERO response to 2020 Ontario budget consultation

In preparing the 2020 budget, RTOERO urges the Ontario government to consider how its investments will improve the quality of life for seniors, our communities […]

RTOERO Chair, Martha Foster on stage with Hon. Dipika Damerla, MPP Todd Smith and MPP Teresa Armstrong.
Vibrant Voices campaign amplifies seniors’ views during Ontario election Federal Retirees, RTOERO partner to highlight key issues for members, seniors

RTOERO and the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) have partnered to launch Vibrant Voices, an advocacy campaign to represent the interests and concerns […]

RTOERO advocates for members and seniors through Vibrant Voices in 2020
RTOERO advocates for members and seniors through Vibrant Voices in 2020

For 2020, RTOERO will focus on the following areas of focus for our Vibrant Voices political advocacy activities: • Geriatric Health Care  • Environmental Stewardship […]

RTOERO hosts 3rd annual lobbying day at Queen’s Park
RTOERO hosts 3rd annual lobbying day at Queen’s Park

For the third year, RTOERO held an annual lobbying day with the Ontario government at Queen’s Park. The board of directors, Political Advocacy Committee and […]

Federal election campaign reaches more than 3 million
Federal election campaign reaches more than 3 million

During the recent federal election period, RTOERO reached more than 3 million people through a digital campaign designed to create awareness about three national issues: […]

RTOERO provides grants to help fund educational, social, cultural and other community initiatives through the Project Service to Others project. An older man is smiling and working in the community garden.
RTOERO hands out $80,000 in grants for community projects across Ontario

For Ontario’s teachers, making a difference in the community doesn’t end after they stop working. RTOERO recently gave almost $80,000 to 22 of its districts […]