MINUTES – PUBLIC – SENIORS COMMISSION (CA) – 3rd meeting – September 11, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. to 11:23 a.m.
⭐ Notable items (4)
The commission recommended that the City Council adopt an integrated policy for recreation, sports, and community development. This initiative aims to streamline various existing policies—such as those for families, youth, and accessibility—to simplify decision-making and improve the quality of life for residents.
The commission received an update on the federal 'New Horizons for Seniors' program, which funds projects to improve the daily lives of vulnerable seniors. The City is implementing a 'Collective Impact Plan' to increase social participation for over 11,000 seniors, particularly those with disabilities or from the English-speaking minority, across 19 disadvantaged communities.
The commission recommended that the City Council accept the 2024 performance review and the 2025 update of the Integrated Action Plan. This plan serves as the roadmap for municipal services to ensure the needs of families, seniors, and people with disabilities are met.
The commission reviewed two major accessibility projects: an accessible exercise trail near the Donalda-Charron library (funded by a $100,000 PRIMA grant) and a fully accessible playground at Belmont Park. These projects are designed to ensure that municipal infrastructure is usable by all residents, regardless of physical or cognitive ability.
The commission reviewed the minutes from previous meetings and discussed the feasibility of a commemorative site for COVID-19 victims. The City recommends that the 'Corporation des aînés de la Cabane en bois rond' apply for the commemorative urban furniture program to create a meaningful memorial.
The commission recommended that the City Council adopt an integrated policy for recreation, sports, and community development. This initiative aims to streamline various existing policies—such as those for families, youth, and accessibility—to simplify decision-making and improve the quality of life for residents.
The commission received an update on the federal 'New Horizons for Seniors' program, which funds projects to improve the daily lives of vulnerable seniors. The City is implementing a 'Collective Impact Plan' to increase social participation for over 11,000 seniors, particularly those with disabilities or from the English-speaking minority, across 19 disadvantaged communities.
The commission recommended that the City Council accept the 2024 performance review and the 2025 update of the Integrated Action Plan. This plan serves as the roadmap for municipal services to ensure the needs of families, seniors, and people with disabilities are met.
The commission reviewed two major accessibility projects: an accessible exercise trail near the Donalda-Charron library (funded by a $100,000 PRIMA grant) and a fully accessible playground at Belmont Park. These projects are designed to ensure that municipal infrastructure is usable by all residents, regardless of physical or cognitive ability.