New Horizons for Seniors Program
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who want to make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities. Grants of up to $25,000 per year, per organization are available for projects that encourage seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others and help communities increase their capacity to address local issues.
Deadline for applications in Quebec is September 14, 2012
Please find the link to the NHSP website, and the application form at the bottom of this page.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/community_partnerships/seniors/index.shtml
The NHSP supports projects that aim to address one or more of the following five program objectives:
• promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations;
• engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others;
• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;
• supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and
• providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.
Please note that maximum amount for Grant is $25,000 per projet and any project application for more than that amount will be automatically reject
A message from Françoise
A year ago, you have given me the greatest gift I ever received. May 2, 2011 is now a date in History. The orange wave swept through Québec, Gatineau first, because you expressed loudly and proudly your desire for change, for politics to be done differently, for all of us to work together.
Even though the past year year was tumultuous, from the passing of Jack, to the fight against the backwards Conservative legislation and the budget attacking our civil service, I firmly upheld my promise to be there for you, for the causes you believe in, to represent you in the House of Commons with integrity and passion, with the help of my great team: Aline, Roxane, Shirley and Alexandre.
On this victory anniversary day, I have a special thought for the hundreds of volunteers who took time to help me reach this dream.
In all our meetings and exchanges, you, people of Gatineau transmit me this great energy which gives me the strength to go on every day and the hope that we will one day live in a fairer, more optimistic society, in which solidary will prevail.
A big thank you again, and paying my respects to Jack!
Visiting du Versant Secondary School
Yesterday, Françoise visited the students of du Versant Secondary School for the shooting of their show Sans tambour ni trompette, based on Radio-Canada's hit Tout le monde en parle. The students had excellent, thoughtful questions on federal politics, and Françoise was glad to have taken part in their season finale!
Call for proposals 2012-2013 : Adaption of services and infrastructure for seniors
The CRÉO has launched the 2012-2013 call for proposals related to the agreement on adaptation of services and infrastructure for seniors.
Submissions must fall within one of these three themes:
- Autonomy and involvement
- Affordable and accessible housing
- Proximity services
They must be formally supporters by appropriate partners, including the MRCs and the City of Gatineau. The deadline for submissions is May 15th at 4 PM.
Café Justicia
Café Justicia is produced by the Campesino Committee del Altiplano (CCDA), a farmer’s union working for labour and human rights, land reform and long term social change in Guatemala.
Grown in the Highlands of Lake Atitlan, the organic and shade grown coffee is justly traded because producers are paid a rate that is approximately 60% higher than standard fair trade. The CCDA also works to promote traditional Mayan agriculture.
The coffee process involves essential sorting stages before producing a first grade quality cup of coffee.
Your purchase will help CCDA and Education In Action in raising funds and consciousness for social justice projects. Education In Action is a volunteer based house building initiative supported in part by the PSAC Social Justice Fund.
Funds raised through the sales of Café Jusitica helps to purchase building materials for the desperately needed homes in displaced communities. Volunteer brigades travel each year to Guatemala to build homes in these communities.
To order Café Justicia in the Outaouais, please send an e-mail to robertoxela2@gmail.com or call 613-739-4692!
ABOLISHING THE GUN REGISTRY IS AN INSULT TO VICTIMS’ MEMORIES, LAMENTS MP FRANÇOISE BOIVIN
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April 4, 2012
ABOLISHING THE GUN REGISTRY IS AN INSULT TO VICTIMS’ MEMORIES, LAMENTS MP FRANÇOISE BOIVIN
GATINEAU — Françoise Boivin, NDP MP for Gatineau, condemned final passage of the bill to abolish the long-gun registry, calling it a real insult to victims’ memories and a historic step backward for public safety.
“In dismantling the gun registry, the Conservative government is being incredibly insensitive to victims and their families,” said Boivin. “This irresponsible decision endangers public safety. I am especially outraged by the support of certain Conservative senators who claim to work on behalf of victims of crime.”
Boivin noted that the gun registry was created in 1995 following the terrible killings at the École Polytechnique, which took the lives of a number of young women. A study conducted by the Institut national de santé publique showed that an estimated 2,100 lives have been saved since the gun registry was established, proving that it is an effective crime prevention tool.
She also applauded the Government of Quebec for mounting a legal challenge to the Conservatives’ decision. “I encourage the federal government not to waste public money defending its ill-advised position before the courts,” said Boivin. “If Quebec wants to keep the registry data, that is its choice, and we have to respect it.”
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For more information, please contact:
Dominic Arseneau, Press Secretary, Quebec Caucus Services
613-222-2553 or dominic.arseneau@parl.gc.ca
FEDERAL BUDGET WILL HIT WOMEN HARDEST, SAYS FRANÇOISE BOIVIN
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APRIL 4, 2012
FEDERAL BUDGET WILL HIT WOMEN HARDEST, SAYS FRANÇOISE BOIVIN
The Conservatives are clearly not doing enough to promote gender equality
OTTAWA — The Conservative budget does not meet the needs of women in Gatineau, Quebec or Canada, says Françoise Boivin,NDP MP for Gatineau.
“This is a budget that does very little for women,” said Ms. Boivin today in the House of Commons. “Women from all over the country are contacting me to express their disappointment.”
The increase in the eligibility age for Old Age Security (OAS), from 65 to 67 years, will affect women far more than men, as the majority of women depend on OAS for an adequate income. Similarly, the cuts to the public service will affect women in Gatineau more than men, as 55% of the labour force is made up of women.
“I strongly encourage the Minister for Status of Women, whose area of responsibility was completely overlooked in this budget, to do her job,” said Boivin. “The government must adjust these budget measures to reflect the gender equity that it likes to boast about so much.”
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For more information, please contact:
Dominic Arseneau, Press Secretary, Quebec Caucus Services
613-222-2553 or dominic.arseneau@parl.gc.ca
René-Jean's Farewell Show
On April 25th, on the National Arts Centre stage, Outaouais songwriter-singer René-Jean will be giving a Farewell performance, in the company of Emilio Tassé, Lysandra Clément, Carlo Charbonneau, John Love, Guy St-Amour, Marc Dubois and Véronique Bouillon.
Come and enjoy a pleasant musical evening directed by Claire Duguay and hosted by Patrick Boivin and Andréa Paravey.
Tickets are available now at 30$ and can be purchased by dialing 819-319-1215.
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