Over the last six months, Minister of State (Families and Caregivers) Tony Ianno and Social Development Canada have been organizing conferences to discuss the efforts of Canada’s legion of unpaid caregivers. The group is expected to grow dramatically throughout the next decade and these conferences will form the basis for what Mr. Ianno calls a “long-term collaborative partnership” between these individuals and the government. Unpaid caregivers are the friends, family and neighbours of elderly and disabled people that provide help and support out of the kindness of their hearts. The roundtable discussions seek to address the challenges faced by these Canadians and possible solutions. For more information and to provide the agency with your own opinions and perspectives, see the Social Development Canada website at www.sdc.gc.ca