Pillar 4 : Support caregivers in a way that acknowledges and supports the family and friends of older Canadians who provide unpaid care for their loved ones by ensuring that
● unpaid caregivers and older adults are supported in the workplace ;
● unpaid caregivers are not unnecessarily penalized financially for taking on caregiving roles .
ACER-CART encourages participation in their letter campaign directed to elected officials at both the national and provincial levels . Help educate
Election Booklet for Seniors
Prepare yourself for Election Day 2021 with ACER- CART ’ s comprehensive election booklet . Within its pages , you ’ ll find summaries of the most relevant issues facing Canadian seniors , tips to ensure your election day goes smoothly , and suggestions on how to press candidates to comment on the issues that matter .
arta . net / election your elected officials on the issues currently facing seniors . Some may need the reminder that someday they too may become seniors .
Strengthen your voice with a follow-up letter reaffirming why you support this campaign . Ask them where they stand on supporting seniors . Are they prepared to support a change in legislation , especially around long-term care homes ? What are they willing to do to support seniors ?
We understand that different levels of government have different responsibilities ; however , we are calling on everyone to work together to achieve these goals . A National Seniors Strategy needs to be created and activated as soon as possible to ensure appropriate care for our senior population .
2021 WRITING CONTEST
Deadline for Entries : Friday , November 12 , 2021
Announcement of Winners : Spring issue of news & views ( March 2022 )
Entry Categories
Flash Fiction 800-word maximum
Poetry
40-line maximum Any form , any subject
Travel Vignette 500-word maximum
How to Submit
Electronic entries as an attachment to an email with the subject line WRITING CONTEST to writingcontest @ arta . net .
OR
Handwritten or typed manuscripts to Writing Contest , c / o ARTA Office , 15505 137 Avenue NW , Edmonton , AB T5V 1R9
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