Three provincial elections are happening in October, and RTOERO is again raising issues of dignity and a better future. The national organization launched a digital campaign in BC, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan to urge voters, and especially seniors, to speak up on three critical issues:
“We have what could become two converging crises in Canada, and frankly globally, with climate change and the aging population. We need to act in a coordinated way now,” says John Cappelletti, RTOERO board chair. “As a society, we watched how quickly actions could happen during the pandemic—we need that level of urgency on these issues.”
Voters in BC, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan are invited to visit vibrantvoices.ca/provincial, where they can access a form with customizable content to send a message to their candidates.
« We’re reminding voters that their voice matters,” explains Jim Grieve, CEO of RTOERO. “Unified advocacy sends a clear message: we want compassionate leadership and real change. »
RTOERO advocates year-round for critical policy improvements. In addition to advocacy, the organization focuses several initiatives on these key priority areas, including:
Notes Grieve, “We’re asking for change, but our organization and members aren’t waiting for change—by working in coordinated and deeply local ways, we’re focused on improving the lives of our members and all Canadians.”
