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, […]
Opinion: We need to clarify the CPP’s exit rules

An open-ended brawl over money will end up in lengthy court cases. It’s better to sit down and negotiate CPP exits Author of the article: Bob Baldwin Published Nov 14, […]
Close to Home

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 […]
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 […]
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

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 […]