Seniors Housing Study

In 2001, the Royal Canadian Legion, on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada, began work on a two-year study to learn more about housing concerns facing veterans and other Canadian seniors.

The study indicates that many veterans and seniors over the age of 75 want to remain in their own home as long as possible but they may need various kinds of support to do this. It also found that some seniors find it difficult to access safe, affordable housing.

As a result of their findings, the Legion has made a number of recommendations to government to help improve services to seniors in Canada.