Working together to bring government services to you!
On November 15th agents from the CRA and Service Canada will be at 411 Seniors Centre for one-on-one appointments. If you need to meet with them, make an appointment at…
SAFER improved, top-up benefit coming for people on rental assistance
Great news as the Government improves SAFER: PLEASE READ Improvements to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program and a one-time rental benefit of $430 will bring relief for…
New Report: Monitoring Seniors Services – 2023 Report
From the Office of the BC Seniors Advocate: Newly released 2023 Monitoring Seniors Services report highlights increased pressure on seniors’ services due to rising population and residual effects from the…
Input into Long Term Care Act
The Federal Government has launched a public online consultation supporting the development of a Safe #LongTermCare Act. https://ow.ly/5cI450PirHZ Share your ideas on improving safety and quality in #LTC https://ow.ly/9C3x50PirI0
Seniors Advocate Council of Advisors
Message from the BC Seniors Advocate: Applications are now open! Make a difference in the lives of B.C. seniors by becoming a member of our Council of Advisors. Represent your…
Rent and Service Fee Increases
Message from the BC Seniors Advocate: Following a comprehensive review of the province’s assisted living services, the BC Seniors Advocate is calling on government to address the current confusing legislative…
Changes to the Strata
On Nov. 24th the NDP amended the Strata Property Act. The changes will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in their…
Home Support Services for B.C. Seniors
In this new report entitled “We Must Do Better: Home Support Services for B.C. Seniors”, the BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie provides a comprehensive review of the province’s home support…
Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws
(from BC Gov News) Changes to the Strata Property Regulation will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in their homes even…
Home Support Services – We Must Do Better (Feb 2023)
By Linda Forsythe , current Board member of COSCO (excerpt from COSCO Newsletter (March 2023) For anyone looking to get some help with daily living, the first considerations are, Where can…