In April 2011, Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 22, St Paul’s) brought forward a motion to City Council directing staff to develop a Seniors Strategy that builds on the existing work of the City and its partners, as well as current research and best practices. The motion was unanimously adopted by City Council. A social movement to prevent and discourage ageism and enhance respect for older persons is growing across Toronto and around the world. The Toronto Seniors Strategy is an active response to the movement to build and sustain an accessible, equitable and just society for all.

The Strategy identifies the direction and recommendations that will address the diverse needs of its older residents by embedding the values of respect, dignity, diversity, independence and equity in all its policies, programs and services.

The Toronto Seniors Strategy – Towards and Age-friendly City, unanimously approved by Toronto City Council on May 7, 2013.

Staff report and presentation to Toronto City Council updating progress on the Toronto Seniors Strategy in November, 2015.