CanAge signs letter in support of senior living with dementia barred from long-term care

On March 22, CanAge co-signed a letter written to ON Health Minister Christine Elliott in support of Krishan Kukreja, a 96-year-old man with dementia who is nearing end-of-life but is unable to access a long-term care bed because he does not have an OHIP number. Mr. Kukreja’s case is tragic and unacceptable but, unfortunately, not […]

CanAge consults with federal government on safer banking for seniors

We recently made a submission to the federal Department of Finance on the Banks’ External Complaint Handling System. Our submission details how Canada’s federal financial consumer protection rules can be improved to better serve consumers’ rights and interests when dealing with their banks. Background We know that Canadian seniors are living longer lives and need […]

CanAge submits recommendations for 2022 BC budget

We recently made our pre-budget submission to the Government of British Columbia as the province plans its spending for 2022. Budget submissions are a powerful tool in our advocacy toolbox, allowing us to influence the allocation of government dollars to support older adults and caregivers in key areas in line with our policy book, VOICES: […]

CanAge submits to federal committee on the use of facial recognition technology to improve seniors’ care

CanAge, in collaboration with AGE-WELL (Canada’s Technology and Aging Network), recently made a submission to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics’ study on the use and impact of facial recognition technology. The purpose of this briefing is to highlight the valuable role that facial recognition technology (FRT) can play in helping […]

CanAge helps guide the use of tech to improve long-term care

On Feb 1-2 of this year, CanAge participated in a consultation panel, led by McMaster University’s Health Forum, on the potential of emerging technologies to transform long-term care in Canada. The research project, entitled ‘Identifying and Harnessing the Potential of Technology in Long-term Care Settings in Canada‘, brought together stakeholders in ageing, technology, health care […]

CanAge works with federal Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology to protect pensioners

On June 8th, CanAge presented to the federal Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology on the topic of better protections for Canadian pensioners. Specifically, we asked them to support Bill C-253, which safeguards defined benefit pensions by addressing the unfairness of current bankruptcy laws. Learn more about the Bill and how you can help. […]

CanAge asks National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee to make new shingles vaccine more accessible

On June 7th, we presented to the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee, asking them to make the newer and more effective shingles vaccine more easily accessible to seniors, especially those in rural and remote, marginalized, and underserved communities. In “policy language”, this means changing the vaccine from Schedule I to Schedule II Status. Our submission […]

CanAge appearing before House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

The House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) has invited CanAge to appear on May 13th in support of its study of the impact of COVID-19 on seniors.  We’ll be providing insight into measures the federal government can take to better support […]

CanAge presenting to House of Commons Committee on Justice and Human Rights

The House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights has invited CanAge to appear in support of its study on elder abuse on May 25th. This study will examine the sufficiency of current laws in fighting elder abuse, options to explicitly penalize those who neglect seniors under their care, and how to more […]

Newfoundland 2021 Budget Submission

On April 30th, we made our pre-budget submission to Newfoundland & Labrador Minister of Finance, Siobhan Coady. In our submission, we make 50 evidence-based recommendations to protect the rights and well-being of older adults in the province, taken from our policy platform VOICES: A Roadmap to an Age-Inclusive Canada. We respectfully ask the ministry to carefully […]