NDP hosts public forums on issues of concern to seniors in Sault St. Marie

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Posted By RYLEE IRWIN, SPECIAL TO THE STAR
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Local seniors will have the opportunity to voice their opinions in a public forum with participation from federal NDP critic for seniors and pensions, MP Wayne Marston and Sault MP Tony Martin.

Issues such as inadequate income support, substandard health care, disappearing pensions and New Horizon programs will be discussed throughout the day on Monday.

The full public forum will be held at 10:30 a. m. at the Senior's Drop In Centre on Bay St.

Another is scheduled at 2:30 p. m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Lounge, located on Great Northern Road.

The input from Sault seniors will be used to shape a National Seniors Strategy.

New Democratic Party forums are scheduled across the nation as part of a country-wide tour event called Listening to Seniors.

For more information on the public forum or the new strategy visit www.waynemarston.ca or call 1-613- 992-6535.