Jocelyne Lahaye

This tax season, be sure to maximize your benefits and credits! This year’s tax-filing deadline is April 30, 2025. However, if you or your spouse or a common-law partner are self-employed, the deadline is June 15, 2025. Why is it important to file my taxes? It is vital to file your taxes on time, even … Read More

March is Fraud Prevention Month and with reported cases of fraud rising, seniors are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams and learn how they can protect themselves. Every year, people of all ages fall victim to fraud. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), 63,847 Canadians reported being targeted by scammers in 2023 … Read More

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As we welcome the month of March, I’m pleased to share the latest happenings and updates of the Office of the Seniors Advocate. My office’s Caregiver Survey on Access to Long-Term Care has been extended to March 18th.  If you are a family caregiver for someone waiting for long-term care, or who recently entered long-term … Read More

The February issue of our monthly newsletter is available now! The OSA Update includes news and issues that matter to B.C. seniors: Read our newsletter Subscribe to our email list to receive our newsletter in your inbox.

As we step into February, I’d like share some updates about ongoing projects and upcoming initiatives. The beginning of the year has been filled with important discussions and plans for the year. As you may know, my office is undertaking a systemic review of long-term care supply and demand in B.C. The current availability of … Read More

The first OSA Update of the year is available now! Our monthly newsletter includes resources and news about issues that matter to B.C. seniors: Read our newsletter Subscribe to our email list to receive our newsletter in your inbox.

The Office of the Seniors Advocate Survey on Ageism is now closed. Please note that we will continue to accept survey responses that were sent to the office by mail and may have been delayed by the Canada Post strike. Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. The perspectives and experiences … Read More

Dear Ministers Freeland and MacKinnon, Thank you for all your work on behalf of Canadian seniors in your role as federal cabinet ministers. As provincial seniors’ advocates, we write to you with a shared interest to improve the lives of seniors in our provinces and across Canada. We want to ensure older adults’ voices are … Read More