With Saskatchewanians heading to the polls by Oct. 28, Federal Retirees sees an opportunity to create a healthier future for aging in the province.
Saskatchewan will head to the polls by Oct. 28. During this election, Federal Retirees is calling on the province’s next government to improve older adult care and create a healthier future for aging in Saskatchewan.
This work is more important now than ever before.
According to the 2021 Census —- the most recent year for which this data is available — 17.5 per cent of the Saskatchewan population is aged 65 or older.
By 2030, adults aged 65 or older will make up 23 per cent of Canada’s population and number over 9.5 million.
Older adults deserve to age with dignity, and it’s time to create a healthier future for aging in Saskatchewan.
This provincial election is our chance to do that.
This webpage will be updated as we move closer to — and through — the 2024 Saskatchewan election.
Check back regularly to:
- Learn about Federal Retirees' Saskatchewan election priorities.
- Find key messages and questions to ask when speaking with candidates.
- See how your branch is advocating for older adults.
Saskatchewan election priorities
During this election, Federal Retirees is calling for Saskatchewan’s next provincial government to:
• Appoint an independent and effective seniors advocate for the province of Saskatchewan.
• Develop and implement a Saskatchewan seniors strategy.
• Enable aging in place.
• Enforce mandatory standards for long-term care.
Appoint a seniors advocate
Saskatchewan’s next government must commit to appointing an effective, independent seniors advocate. Appointing an independent seniors advocate who reports to the legislature will ensure crucial support for seniors and their families.
Create a Saskatchewan seniors strategy
Saskatchewan’s next government must commit to developing and implementing a Saskatchewan seniors strategy.
A seniors strategy would identify initiatives to tackle ageism and social isolation, as well as ensure older adults are autonomous, financially secure, and have affordable housing and transportation, high-quality health care services and meaningful community connections.
Enable aging in place
Saskatchewan’s next government must invest in the continuum of care, from primary to home to long-term care, address wait times in the public health-care system, invest in tools and programs to enable older adults to age in place and ensure the work of caregivers is recognized and supported.
Enforce mandatory long-term care standards
Saskatchewan’s next government must ensure Saskatchewan's long-term care (also called special care) homes follow mandatory standards which are reviewed and enforced.
Branch events
Saskatchewan Provincial Election Town Hall — Hosted by the Saskatoon & Area Branch of Federal Retirees and the Saskatoon Council on Aging
- When: Mon, Sep. 16, 2024 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. CST
- Where: Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon
- Watch the recording here.
For more information about the election, including how and where to vote, visit Elections Saskatchewan.