Current Issues

I hope this finds you well and enjoying the summer weather. As we move through these warmer months, I want to share some important updates from my office. As you may have heard, we recently released a systemic review on supply and demand issues in long-term care. Our report, From Shortfall to Crisis: Growing Demand … Read More

The July OSA Update is here! Stay cool, informed and connected with our monthly newsletter packed with information and resources just for B.C. seniors. https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/uploads/sites/4/2025/07/2025-07-OSAUpdate.pdf Sign up today to get the next issue delivered to your inbox: https://www.seniorsadvocatebc.ca/sign-up-form/

As we enter the month of July, we find ourselves at the midpoint of the year, a great time to look forward to what’s ahead. I hope this message finds you well and making the most of the summer season. Last month, I was honoured to celebrate BC Seniors’ Week with people in communities from … Read More

Message from the BC Seniors Advocate National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21, 2025 National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day are opportunities to honour the rich heritage, diversity and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada. I recently met with people in Nuu-chah-nulth territory, including Elders, and it was … Read More

Statement from the BC Seniors AdvocateJune 16, 2025 “As BC Seniors Advocate, I meet with thousands of seniors throughout the province and I continually hear two important themes: older people want to age in place and remain in their homes as long as possible, and they are struggling with the rising cost of living. “Most … Read More

Leaders of three seniors’ advocacy groups joined the BC Seniors Advocate today to raise the alarm about elder abuse, a growing but often hidden issue affecting older adults across the province, in advance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15. The World Health Organization defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt’s Statement on BC Seniors’ Week “June 1-7 is BC Seniors’ Week and a time to celebrate, recognize and honour olderpeople in our province. “There is good news for British Columbians! The number of seniors is increasing. Today, one infive people are over 65, and in the next decade, this will … Read More

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