• What is it?
• Why a National Framework on Aging?
• Tools
• Contact

What is the National Framework on Aging?

The NFA is a conceptual tool useful in guiding current and future policy and program development. Designed to address the priorities of seniors and to assist policy makers in reviewing proposed policy changes, the NFA reflects the changing demographic reality of a maturing Canadian society.

The key elements of the NFA include a vision statement and set of five principles. The vision is "Canada, a society for all ages, promotes the well-being and contributions of older people in all aspects of life". The five principles are and they guide the actions by which the vision can be achieved.

• Dignity
• Independence
• Participation
• Fairness
• Security
• Overview - The National Framework on Aging (NFA)

1. Principles of the National Framework on Aging: A Policy Guide and
2. NFA - Seniors Policies and Programs Database.

Why Develop a National Framework on Aging?

Increasingly, decision-makers are asking for an appropriate frame of reference to deal with the pressures and challenges of an aging Canadian society.

At their November 1994 meeting, Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors indicated that a national framework would help ensure a common approach for monitoring and reviewing changes to seniors programs and services across jurisdictions, and assist in examining the cumulative effects of policy changes on Canadian seniors.

Tools

• Principles of the National Framework on Aging: A Policy Guide
  A resource to government policy planners, decision-makers and other stakeholders in designing and reviewing policies and programs to address the needs, expressed values and concerns of Canadian Seniors.
  
• The Canadian Seniors Policies and Programs Database (SPPD)
  An internet-based application which provides current information on a wide range of federal, provincial and territorial programs, policies and services designed for seniors related to various topics such as health, housing and income.

Contact

Who should I contact for more information about the NFA and its two tools?

The NFA is an example of a successful initiative undertaken by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors to assist them in responding to the aging of the Canadian population.

• on the internet in: HTML format
• on the internet in: PDF format (889 KB)

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For further information about the National Framework on Aging, please contact the Division of Aging and Seniors, or contact your participating provincial/territorial representative.

Division of Aging and Seniors
Public Health Agency of Canada
Address Locator 1908A1
Ottawa, Ontario
KlA 1B4
Telephone: (613) 952-7606
Fax : (613) 957-9938
E-Mail: seniors@phac-aspc.gc.ca
Internet: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines