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ESCC and the City of Edmonton present


The Edmonton Seniors Declaration represents Edmonton City Council’s commitment towards seniors. It speaks to how seniors are valued, recognizes the contributions seniors provide and outlines how the City of Edmonton will work towards making Edmonton more “age friendly”. This declaration is integral to Council’s vision of enhancing liveability and being one of the best cities in Canada to live regardless of age.


The original Declaration was released in June 2010. It was recommitted on October 1, 2020, in commemoration of its 10-year anniversary, to coincide with International Day of Older Persons, along with a refreshed 'Gift of Age' video. 

For a pdf copy of the declaration, go here.



Edmonton Seniors Declaration


Individuals are respected regardless of age. All generations have much to teach and learn from each other.

People of all ages feel safe, empowered, and supported as individuals, so that they can age well, connect with, and enrich the community.


Urban spaces are intentionally designed to be vibrant, inclusive, and accessible to meet the interests and needs of older adults.

Older persons have access to information, programs, and services that promote engagement.

City Council declares that it will work towards making Edmonton age-friendly as part of our vision for an integrated, sustainable, livable city. To do so, we will use the best knowledge available from international, national and local research. We will ensure our decision-making and policies embrace this perspective. We will encourage other organizations, individuals, businesses and institutions to adopt this declaration. And we will work with other orders of government to increase commitment and coordination on seniors’ issues.


Age is a gift to the city. We will value all the individuals who bring it to us.

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