Remarks by
The Honourable Anita Neville, P.C., O.M.
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
MANITOBA LIFE LEASE OCCUPANTS ASSOCIATION 20th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
Masonic Memorial Centre, 420 Corydon
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
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Fellow Manitobans, advocates and allies, members of the Manitoba Life Lease Occupants Association – it’s a pleasure to help you celebrate 20 years of supporting good, secure housing for Manitoba seniors.
As Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, I am pleased to acknowledge first that we are gathered on Treaty 1 and that our province is located on the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Anishininew (ANISH-IN-INEW), Cree, Dakota, Dene, Nehetho (NE-HET-HO) Nation and the homeland of the Red River Métis. As well, Manitoba includes northern lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit.
As Manitobans, we all aim for a healthy society that gives everybody the opportunity to experience the joys of community and belonging and to live independently and securely in good housing.
All of us, as we get older, face inevitable questions about our living arrangements. We may need to downsize or live in a home without stairs. We may be looking for a new home that offers community and amenities all under one roof.
And each of us will have our own needs and desires based on our health, financial resources and personal interests.
With all of that on a person’s mind, the challenge of learning all of the financial and legal complexities that go with a new living arrangement could be quite daunting.
So it must put many minds at ease to know that there’s an organization that provides education and resources on life leases – and that advocates for consumer protection and transparency in this growing segment of the housing market.
As our population ages and as we work to ensure independence, health and quality of life for longer lifespans, your important work will only become more in demand.
As Lieutenant Governor, I congratulate the Manitoba Life Lease Occupants’ Association on 20 years of service and I wish you success in aiding future generations of older Manitobans.
To all who have made this possible, thank you for making a better and more caring Manitoba.
Thank you. Merci. Meegwich. Shalom
