Current Issues

As we step into the month of May, I’m pleased to share updates on our work and developments in local and international efforts to improve the health and wellness of seniors. April was a month of meaningful progress in the global movement to combat ageism. Notably, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the WHO Ageism … Read More

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As we move forward into Spring, I’d like to take a moment to share some exciting updates. In November and December of 2024, my office undertook a survey inviting British Columbians to share their perceptions and experiences on ageism. We received a tremendous response! 9,200 people took the survey, 84% of whom told us they … Read More

The Office of the Seniors Advocate thanks everyone who took the time to complete the caregiver survey on access to publicly-funded long-term care in B.C. The survey is now closed. Your invaluable feedback will inform our upcoming report on long-term care supply and demand issues. Please watch for the report release in the coming months.

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