Ontario Announces Over $1.2 Million for Seniors Active Living Centres in Ottawa
June 3, 2026
Funding will support Ottawa-area programming to keep seniors fit, active, healthy and connected
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OTTAWA – Today, MPP Darouze announced that 22 Seniors Active Living Centres in Ottawa are receiving a combined total of $1,262,117 in annual funding.
“This funding for Seniors Active Living Centres in Ottawa will help older adults stay active, connected, and engaged in their communities,” said George Darouze, MPP for Carleton. “By supporting programs and services that promote health, wellness, and social connection, we are helping seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue participating in the communities they helped build.”
This year, Ontario is investing a record amount of close to $23 million to support 416 Seniors Active Living Centre (SALCs) programs across the province, including 97 new ones.
“Senior Active Living Centres keep our seniors, fit, active, healthy, socially connected, close to their homes and in their communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “Thanks to Premier Ford’s leadership our government is making the largest investment in Seniors Active Living Centre programs in Ontario’s history. This will help even more seniors, no matter where they live, including those in a city or rural, remote and northern communities live more healthy, happy and independent lives.”
Programs will serve thousands of seniors across Ottawa, providing important programming including exercise classes, card games, learning opportunities, and specialized opportunities for different segments of the population.
This year, we are also proudly celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first six Elderly Persons’ Centres—now known as Seniors Active Living Centre programs—established under the Elderly Persons’ Centres Act, 1966.
That’s six decades of expanding access to programs that help more seniors stay active, healthy, and socially connected, ultimately improving their overall well‑being.
The Ontario government is focused on helping seniors stay socially connected, engaged in their communities, and close to home, supporting a happier and higher quality of life.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Office of George Darouze, MPP – Carleton
1128 Mill St. Manotick, ON K4M 1A2
Tel.: 613-838-4425
george.darouze@pc.ola.org