About the PEI Seniors' Secretariat
What is the role of the Seniors' Secretariat?
The Seniors’ Secretariat is a provincial body created to provide policy and program advice to government and other organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. The Seniors’ Secretariat also develops and supports public education efforts about issues of importance to seniors and gathers information and research on related issues.
The Secretariat has several priority areas for action:
- Supporting Healthy Aging
- Aging Well in Place of Choice / Aging at Home
- Reducing Ageism and Promoting Positive Images of Aging
- Improving Personal Safety/ Addressing Abuse or Neglect of Seniors
- Improving Financial Security for Seniors
- Addressing Social Isolation
- Supporting Intergenerational Connection
- Promoting Age-Friendly Communities and Practices
- Promoting Access to Information on Available Programs and Services for Seniors
Who does the Seniors' Secretariat report to?
The Seniors' Secretariat reports to the Minister of Social Development and Seniors.
Who serves on the Seniors' Secretariat?
The Seniors’ Secretariat has 13 members: 10 members from senior-serving organizations, and three members at large. Members at large are appointed from among individuals who apply through Engage PEI.
Current Membership
Peter Holman, (Chair) - Age-Friendly PEI Inc.
Debbie Mullen Campbell, (Vice-Chair) - PEI Senior Citizens Federation
Ian Carter - Member at large
Sister Norma Gallant - Member at large
Grace Blackette - Member at large
Giselle Delaney-Dugay - Les Francophones l'age d'or de l'Î.P.EI.
Bethany MacIsaac - Mi'kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island
Anne MacEwen - National Association of Federal Retirees
Dr. Maureen Gowanlock - Dental Association of Prince Edward Island
Nancymarie Arsenault - Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI
Miriam Lank - PEI Women's Institute
Lyndsay Corrigan - Provincial Geriatric Program
Devon Broome - ResourceAbilities
The Seniors’ Secretariat also has a staff resource, provided by the Office of Seniors (Department of Social Development and Seniors).
Contact Information
PEI Seniors Secretariat
Attn: Melanie Melanson
Seniors Policy Advisor
Office of Seniors
Department of Social Development and Seniors
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 218-2051
Email: seniors@gov.pe.ca