C-57.01 - Act respecting the Conseil des aînés

Section 14 Disposition versions

1993-10-27

14. In exercising its functions, the council may

(1)  advise the Minister in the planning, implementation and coordination of government policies and the programs and services intended to respond to the needs of the elderly;

(2)  advise the Minister on the order of priority to be given to such programs and services;

(3)  bring to the Minister’s attention any matter relating to the elderly which calls for government attention or action, and submit recommendations in this respect;

(4)  propose to the Minister the setting up of programs and services that respond to the needs of the elderly and are intended to prevent or correct the situations of abuse to which they may fall victim;

(5)  solicit and receive opinions and recommendations from persons and bodies on any matter relating to the elderly;

(6)  engage in or commission surveys and research on the particular preoccupations of the elderly;

(7)  prepare and distribute, and encourage third parties to prepare and distribute, documents and information programs relating to the elderly and the services and benefits offered to them.

1992, c. 64, s. 14.