Monday, June 01, 2026
Ontario Celebrates Seniors Month
Province celebrating seniors by continuing to support more than 400 local active living centres across Ontario
June is Seniors Month in Ontario, a time to honour and celebrate the contributions seniors have made to help make this province the great place it is today. This year’s Seniors Month theme Ontario Seniors – Let’s Get Moving, highlights the importance of helping seniors stay active and engaged in their communities.
“Seniors Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of our seniors, giving them the dignity and respect they deserve every day,” said Raymond Cho. “Our government is continuing to support seniors across the province by ensuring they have access to affordable, reliable community programs and services that help them stay active, connected and independent.”
The government is focused on helping seniors stay socially connected and close to home, by investing more than ever before in hundreds of local programs across the province.
To support active, healthy living for seniors, the province has invested up to $22.8 million in more than 400 Seniors Active Living Centre programs across Ontario, including nearly 100 new programs approved in 2024-25, giving more seniors access to activities and services close to home.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Seniors Active Living Centre programs, established under the Elderly Persons’ Centres Act, 1966. For six decades, these programs have helped seniors across Ontario stay active and socially connected, supporting their independence and overall well-being while strengthening communities across the province.
Quick Facts:
- In June Ontario will hold its annual Ontario Senior Achievement Award ceremony to honour and recognize seniors receiving the 2025 awards.
- Seniors are recognized through two provincial senior award programs. Nominations for these awards can be made at any point in the calendar year.
- Ontario held 104 Seniors Active Living Fairs (SALFs) in 2025-26 in partnership with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) to provide information and support to seniors.
- Five of the first six Elderly Persons’ Centres that received grants under the Elderly Persons’ Centres Act, 1966 are still operating as SALC programs today.
Additional Resources:
Media Contacts:
Wallace Pidgeon
Minister’s Office
wallace.pidgeon@ontario.ca
Media Desk
Communications Branch
MSAA.Media@ontario.ca
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