The exaggerated impact of population aging: it is finally time to move on!
By Peter Hicks Over the past three decades, media outlets and even some academics and policy analysts have often overstated the economic impact of population aging to promote various policy […]
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities Resources
If you want to learn how to create a NORC-SSP (supportive service program) in Ontario, go to The NORC Innovation Centre. If you want to know how to build your […]
Michael Slinger’s Story – Why I Chose to Advocate for Ottawa’s Older Adults
Some of my fondest memories are of time spent with my grandparents. Growing up, they were a constant source of love and inspiration, and I’ll always cherish the moments we […]
Ottawa needs more age-friendly housing
Ottawa Citizen | Letter to the Editor | October 1, 2024 Oct. 1 is recognized as the International Day of Older Persons, a good time to reflect on the place […]
While it may be only September, can we talk about winter walking?
Dear City Councillors, While it may be only September, can we talk about winter walking? 2024 will be remembered for the winter that wasn’t! Yet, with the kinder winter weather […]
Low Income Retirement in Canada
In Canada, low-income seniors can be defined as those who receive (or who are eligible to receive) the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The GIS is a monthly, non-taxable (but tax […]
Age-Friendly Housing Survey
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) wants to hear from you! Older adults are the fastest-growing age group in Ottawa. Many older adults live on fixed incomes […]
Snow Moles 2024
SNOW MOLES are volunteers who report on what it is like to walk outside on a winter day. You are invited to ensure healthy, accessible, and safe winter walking conditions […]
Alberta’s Possible Departure from the Canada Pension Plan: A Review of the Issues
By The Expert Panel on Income Security Highlights A report prepared for the Government of Alberta by Telus Health claims that if Alberta leaves the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and […]
Let’s Celebrate the EngAGEment and Contributions of Older Persons in Society
by Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, October 2023 On 14 December 1990, the United Nations designated October 1 as the […]
