Seniors Month

June is Seniors Month in Ontario. The 2024 theme is “Working for Seniors.”

It’s a time to recognize the hard work seniors have done all their lives to make Ontario into the great place it is today.

We are working for seniors by:

Download the Working for Seniors fact sheet (PDF)

Recognize a senior in your community

Seniors are recognized through two provincial senior award programs. Nominations for these awards can be made at any point in the calendar year.

Municipalities that have submitted a nomination for the Senior of the Year Award often hold ceremonies during Seniors’ Month. Contact your local municipality for more information.

Milestones

You can request a congratulatory message if you or a senior in your life is marking a milestone occasion.

Get information about requesting a message from:

  • His Majesty the King – for Canadians celebrating birthdays of 100 years or more and for couples celebrating wedding anniversaries of 60 years or more (at five-year intervals)
  • the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario – for Ontarians celebrating birthdays of 90 years or more and for couples celebrating wedding anniversaries of 50 years or more.
  • the Prime Minister of Canada – for Canadians celebrating birthdays of 65 years or more (at five-year intervals) and for couples celebrating wedding anniversaries of 25 years of more (at five-year intervals).
  • the Premier of Ontario – for Ontarians celebrating birthdays of 80 years or more and for couples celebrating anniversaries of 40 years or more.

You can also contact your Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) or Member of Parliament (MP) for a variety of occasions.

Find your electoral district to contact the constituency office of your local representative.