Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – June 10, 2011) – The Honourable Alice Wong, the newly appointed Minister of State (Seniors), offered her best wishes to seniors across British Columbia in commemorating BC Seniors Week, June 5–11.

“Canada’s seniors have such a positive impact on so many lives, acting as vibrant mentors and leaders,” said Minister of State Wong. “Events such as BC Seniors Week offer us the chance to recognize the many ways they enrich our communities.”

Minister of State Wong, Member of Parliament for Richmond, was appointed to the federal cabinet on May 18 2011, as the advocate for seniors’ issues in the Government of Canada.

To ensure the well-being and high quality of life for seniors who have given much to the province and the country, the federal government is working with Canada’s seniors, and its provincial and territorial counterparts.

“On May 2nd, our government was given a strong mandate to ensure that our priorities reflect Canadians’ values and what matters most to Canadians. This means standing up for those who helped build Canada,” added Minister of State Wong.

We appreciate the occasion to celebrate BC Seniors Week and also look forward to the recently established National Seniors Day, to be celebrated every year on October 1st.

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For further information (media only):

Robert Lynch
Director of Communications
Office of Minister Wong
(819) 953-1144

Media Relations Office
Human Resources and
Skills Development Canada
819-994-5559

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