Organization Profile - National Seniors Council

National Seniors Council

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Minister Responsible

Minister of Labour and Seniors

Mandate

The National Seniors Council advises on current and emerging issues and opportunities related to the quality of life, health and well-being of seniors, both now and in the future; as needed, undertakes activities such as commissioning research, convening expert panels and roundtables, and holding consultative meetings; and delivers well-balanced advice, taking into account the views of experts; seniors; organizations and groups that provide seniors' programs and services; provincial/territorial advisory bodies on seniors; and other relevant stakeholders and interested parties.

Appointment Provisions

The Council is to be comprised of a maximum of 12 members, who are to be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Seniors and the Minister of Health, to hold office during pleasure for a term not exceeding three years. As far as possible, the terms of office are to be staggered such that not more than half of the member's terms will expire in any one year. The Governor in Council must designate one of the members as chairperson on the recommendation of the Minister of Seniors and the Minister of Health. A member may be re-appointed once to the Council in the same or another capacity.

Eligibility/Conflicts

The Council membership may be diverse, including seniors, representatives of organizations that serve the needs or interests of seniors, and experts from fields of study related to seniors and aging.

Remuneration

Chairperson and Member

  • Fixed by GiC: Position;
    per diem ($300 - $350)

Member

  • Fixed by GiC: Position;
    per diem ($200 - $250)

Appointments

Appt/Expiry
Date
Chairperson and Member 
Spinks, Nora Kathleen
Almonte, Ontario
During Pleasure
2022-12-14
2024-06-30
Member 
Beaulieu, Marie
Orford, Quebec
During Pleasure
2023-01-27
2026-01-26
Bryanton, Mary Olive
Hampshire, Prince Edward Island
During Pleasure
2022-12-15
2025-12-14
Estabrooks, Carole Anne
Edmonton, Alberta
During Pleasure
2022-03-04
2025-03-03
Hébert, Réjean
Canton de Hatley, Quebec
During Pleasure
2022-03-25
2025-03-30
Jeffrey, Linda Frances
Cambridge, Ontario
During Pleasure
2021-07-01
2025-06-30
Saad, Omar A.
Vancouver, British Columbia
During Pleasure
2022-10-20
2025-10-19
Simces, Zena Lela
Vancouver, British Columbia
During Pleasure
2021-04-01
2025-03-31
Sinha, Samir Kumar
Toronto, Ontario
During Pleasure
2021-04-01
2025-03-31
Williamson, Pamela Margaret Elizabeth
Little Current, Ontario
During Pleasure
2021-04-01
2024-03-30
2 Vacant Positions
Total vacancies:2