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Fraud Prevention Resources for Seniors

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 …

March 2025 OSA Update Available Now

Stay current on issues, resources and research related to B.C. seniors with our monthly newsletter! The OSA Update includes news on: Read our newsletter Subscribe to our email list to receive our newsletter in your inbox.

March 2025 Message from the Seniors Advocate

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 …

February 2025 OSA Update Available Now

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.

February 2025 Message from the Seniors Advocate

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 …

January 2025 OSA Update

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.

January 2025 Message from the Seniors Advocate

As we close the chapter on another remarkable year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the work of the Office of the Seniors Advocate in 2024. Last year was one of transition for the office, as Canada’s first seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie retired after setting up the office in 2014. Since stepping …

Survey on Ageism Now Closed

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 …

December 2024 Message from the Seniors Advocate

In November, my office launched a survey to find out more about ageism in B.C. and hear first hand about how age discrimination is impacting people in our province, particularly seniors. As the number of seniors in B.C. increases, it is more important than ever to examine the issue of age discrimination and how it …