CARP MAYORAL DEBATE
Friday, October 8, 2010
1pm – 4pm
Centre Street Church, 3900 2nd Street NE

Join CARP, Canada’s largest association for the 45plus, and an audience of Calgary’s most politically engaged voters for a lively debate with the five leading candidates seeking to be Calgary’s next Mayor. They’ll be kicking off the final stretch of their campaign by telling us their strategies to make Calgary an Age-Friendly City.

Issues include barrier-free buildings and streets, affordable and accessible public transit, noise levels, green spaces, and affordable senior housing in high density residential neighbourhoods. Please find attached more information about Age-Friendly Cities, a movement introduced by the World Health Organization.

DATE: Friday, October 8, 2010

TIME: 1pm – 4pm

Confirmed Attendance:
Craig Burrows
Joe Connelly
Barrie Erskine
Barb Higgins
Bob Hawkesworth
Jon Lord
Ric McIver
Naheed Nenshi
Wayne Stewart

Moderated by: Brian Lee

LOCATION:
Centre Street Church
43900 2nd Street NW

ADMISSION: FREE to the public.

Media and cameras are welcome. Camera arrival 12:50pm.

In addition to the candidates, Susan Eng, CARP’s VP Advocacy will be available for interviews on what constitutes an “age-friendly” city and why it is increasingly important to think about the development of our urban centres through this lens.

Keywords: election, seniors, event