The City of Greater Sudbury’s Age-Friendly Community Action Plan has been acknowledged with a 2018 Ontario Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award on behalf of the Ministry of Seniors Affairs.
The award was presented during the inaugural Age-Friendly Community Symposium held in Toronto on March 26, which showcased the work of municipalities striving to become more accessible and inclusive.
The Action Plan was required for nomination under Category 1 of the Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award. The Seniors Advisory Panel to Mayor and Council has been working since 2016 to gather public input through its Age-Friendly Community Task Force subcommittee.
The engagement process included a survey of more than 1,200 residents, 11 public forums and collaboration with community partners.
Formal recognition from the Province of Ontario makes Greater Sudbury eligible for national recognition through the Public Health Agency of Canada and an invitation from the World Health Organization to join its global network of age-friendly cities and communities.
More information about the City of Greater Sudbury’s Age-Friendly Community Action Plan is available at www.greatersudbury.ca/age-friendly. Free computer access and assistance are available at all Greater Sudbury Public Libraries.