Advocacy

We speak up on issues that affect Canadians – at any age

Older adults are the fastest-growing age group in Canada. Together with our members and partners, we advocate for critical policy improvements to address urgent needs now and create a more secure and compassionate future for everyone.

Key issues

National Seniors Strategy

Older Canadians are the fastest-growing segment of our population, but gaps in healthcare and social policies are creating barriers to seniors’ independence and inclusion. A coordinated National Seniors Strategy, with dedicated funding and accountable goals, will ensure we meet the evolving needs of seniors.

Geriatric Healthcare

Canada’s population is aging. In 2012, almost one in seven Canadians was a senior. Now the number is more than one in six. By 2030, that will jump to nearly one in four. Our health care system (and social systems) needs to re-think how to address the rising needs of this huge demographic.

Environmental Stewardship

Responsible use of resources, conservation, protecting our air, land and water — improving in all areas is critical to a sustainable future.

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Why older adults in Canada need advocates: Insights from the Future of Aging Summit
Why older adults in Canada need advocates: Insights from the Future of Aging Summit

As Canada’s population ages, the need for advocates to represent older adults is becoming more pressing. Only three provinces—British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New […]

RTOERO urges voters to consider power of ‘one voice’ in BC, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan elections
RTOERO urges voters to consider power of ‘one voice’ in BC, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan elections

Three provincial elections are happening in October, and RTOERO is again raising issues of dignity and a better future. The national organization launched a digital […]

Roadmap for a better future of aging from first international summit 
Roadmap for a better future of aging from first international summit 

RTOERO’s first Future of Aging Summit, sponsored by Johnsons Inc., brought together more than 200 participants from a range of public sector and non-profit organizations, […]

Vibrant Voices advocacy partners

Vibrant Voices is a community-based advocacy campaign supported by nine organizations, representing more than two million older adults and their families.