The Council on Aging of Ottawa

Brian Malcolmson, Co-Chair, Health Issues Committee

Brian’s career in health administration spans managing hospitals and other health care organizations, leading the University of Ottawa Master of Health Administration program and Academic Affairs at Hôpital Montfort Hospital, […]

Close to Home

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Addressing the Urgent Need for Age-Friendly Housing By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of Ottawa First published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, September 2023 Everyone deserves a suitable place […]

Émilie Roy

Émilie’s law practice focuses on litigation in the health sector, including representing public hospitals and their employees in medical malpractice litigation. She appears in court and before administrative tribunals, including:• […]

Jenny Murphy

Before spending ten years as the Science Policy Advisor for various levels of federal government including the Minister of Natural Resources, Jenny Murphy was a scientist specializing in Earth Observation. […]

Mike Powers

Michael (Mike) Powers joins The Council on Aging after 40+ years of business development successes in the Financial Services, Economic Development, and Not-for-profit sectors. A creative-thinking executive, Mike has introduced […]

Engage at Any Age

Intergenerational programs benefit children and older people By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of Ottawa First published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, July/August 2023 The evidence is clear. Intergenerational […]

New Board Member – Chantal Tessier

Chantal is a highly motivated healthcare professional with a strong background in public health, serving vulnerable populations. She brings over 20 years of experience as a dental hygienist, including teaching […]

2023 Federal Budget Highlights

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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 […]

Audrey Jacques

Audrey Jacques a plus de quinze ans d’expérience dans le secteur public fédéral. Elle a travaillé dans les domaines des communications et du marketing, ainsi que sur plusieurs dossiers de politiques sociales, y compris la prestation de services et de programmes aux anciens combattants canadiens et les enjeux entourant la violence centrée sur le genre. Audrey détient un baccalauréat en communications et poursuit un programme de maîtrise en affaires publiques et internationales à l’Université d’Ottawa. Impliquée dans sa communauté depuis de nombreuses années, elle entreprend son rôle auprès du Groupe de travail sur les soins communautaires et à domicile avec beaucoup d’énergie et d’enthousiasme.