Open Letter: Convenient Care at Home Act, 2023
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) serves as a leading community voice for Ottawa’s older adults. As a bilingual and inclusive Council, we work to advance the wellbeing of […]
2023 Federal Budget Highlights
On March 28, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s 2023-24 Spring Budget, A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future. The […]
2023 Ontario Budget Highlights
On March 23, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario. The COA summarized highlights from the provincial budget that aligns with the COA’s 2023 Pre-Budget Submission. […]
Audrey Jacques, Lead, Home and Community Care Working Group
Audrey Jacques has over fifteen years of experience in the federal public sector. She has worked in communications and marketing as well as on a number of social policy files, […]
Accessible Housing and Universal Design
People living with disabilities, including many older adults, require accessible built environments, including age-friendly accessible housing. The best way to ensure this requirement is to adopt Universal Design. What is Universal Design? Universal design […]
We Need Accessible Housing and Inclusive Communities
Accessibility is created when the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered, and products, services and facilities are built or modified so that they can be used by people […]
Celebrating Older Adults in the Francophone Community
Engage at Every Age Intergenerational Project
COA Disappointed Winter Maintenance Quality Standards not in the 2023 Budget
Watch the COA Delegation at the City’s Planning and Housing Committee during Budget Deliberations
