CANADA | The New Horizons for Seniors Program, or NHSP for short, has officially launched in Canada, creating new opportunities for thousands of senior citizens.
Communities are stronger when every Canadian feels connected, supported and included. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) creates opportunities for thousands of seniors to take an active role in their communities that they deserve.
The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), launched the 2025–2026 call for proposals for community-based projects through the NHSP.
Organisations are invited to apply for funding to support projects that will help seniors be connected and active members of their communities. These projects should reflect the four national priorities for this cycle: supporting healthy ageing, preventing senior abuse, celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion, and supporting financial security.
The Secretary of State made the announcement while visiting the Power To Be head office in Victoria. The organisation received funding through the 2024–25 NHSP community-based stream that invested CAD 60.3 million for 2,905 projects supporting seniors in more than 400 communities across Canada. Their new project, Pathways for Seniors, will allow volunteers to create events where seniors can mentor youth and others in their community, and share their knowledge.
The NHSP funds a wide variety of projects, such as computer classes, financial literacy and fraud prevention education, meal deliveries, and intergenerational activities.
"I am thrilled that, for the past 21 years, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has funded 43,000 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada. This program continues to improve the quality of life of seniors in every part of the country," said the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors).
"Power To Be has been providing access to nature and nature-based recreation for over 26 years. As a recipient of the New Horizon's for Seniors Program, we have convened a volunteer leadership team made up of six seniors who bring a rich diversity of experience, skillsets and connection to Power To Be,” said Dana Hutchings, Co-CEO of Power to Be.
“Based on their guidance, we are expanding our programmatic and volunteer offerings to meet the needs of more seniors in our community. Power To Be provides access to nature for people of all ages and abilities, and this new program is rooted in our values of accessibility, inclusion and connection to nature."
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