Events

The OSA Council of Advisors met in Richmond this month to engage on transportation challenges for B.C. seniors and innovations in long-term care. The meeting featured a panel discussion on seniors’ transportation challenges, which included speakers from RoadSafetyBC, Translink, BC Transit, and an expert on community-based transportation models. Thank you to Minister Dix and Parliamentary … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie will be visiting communities in northern B.C. from May 1 to 5, 2023. Join her to discuss seniors’ issues at town halls in Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat or Prince Rupert. Seniors, their loved ones and others who live in north-western B.C. are invited to share what is working … Read More

The Seniors Advocate was pleased to meet with the OSA Council of Advisors last month. This dedicated group of older adults from around the province keeps the office up to date on local emerging issues and provides important feedback. This meeting featured a presentation from the new Parliamentary Secretary of Seniors and Long-Term Care Harwinder … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Creston. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate and speak about current issues that affect … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Sparwood. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate and speak about current issues that affect … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Cranbrook. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate and speak about current issues that affect … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Powell River. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate and speak about current issues that … Read More

BC Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie wants to hear from seniors, their loved ones and others who live in Sechelt. You are invited to share what is working and not working for seniors in this community. She will also discuss the role of the Office of the Seniors Advocate and speak about current issues that affect … Read More

The official launch of the newly-formed Canadian Coalition Against Ageism took place in Toronto in late November. The BC Seniors Advocate is one of the founding members of the Coalition, along with other organizations and experts that are committed to ending ageism. Organizations supporting the initiative include ILC Canada, CNPEA, Can Age, Help Age Canada, … Read More

The annual BC Non-Profit Housing Association Housing Central conference in late November focused on the challenges seniors face accessing affordable housing. The Seniors Advocate moderated a panel of seniors with lived experience of homelessness and precarious housing situations. The panel also discussed the Province’s commitment to a stand-alone Ministry of Housing which was announced at … Read More