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Open letter urges feds to reinstate lost GIS for low income seniors
CanAge has endorsed an Open Letter written by the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) urging the federal government to reinstate lost GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) for
CanAge contributes to groundbreaking research on inclusion of people living with dementia
CanAge is collaborating with a team of leading researchers to explore ethical and legal frameworks and practices for the inclusion and consent of people living
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
Learn about medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in new online course
On October 20th, 2021, join this live online course (Engaging Individuals and Their Support Network in Navigating the MAiD Journey) to discover the current landscape
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
Help more Canadians get protected against shingles
A new study is seeking to understand what is preventing Canadians from getting vaccinated against shingles with Shingrix, which provides the best possible protection. Shingles
Stand up for rights of older persons
On Oct 14th at 12:00 PM ET, join this global call to action to Stand Up for the Rights of Older Persons with a specific
CanAge tackles misinformation about UTIs and severe health outcomes
CanAge has published a series of educational papers about Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and the serious threat they pose to seniors, especially those in congregate
CanAge celebrates year of advocacy impact on National Seniors Day
TORONTO ON, OCT 1—CanAge, Canada’s National Seniors’ Advocacy Organization, is marking National Seniors Day with the release of its first-ever Impact Report. Since the organization’s launch