BC Forum

The International Longevity Centre Canada is a proud member of the ILC Global Alliance, a multinational consortium of seventeen centres dedicated to addressing the challenges of an ageing population. Through this network, we collaborate with experts across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to share evidence-based research and rights-based policy solutions. This partnership ensures that Canadian advocacy is informed by global best practices, allowing us to better serve the diverse needs of older adults in Canada, including those from Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.


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As grandparents we often fulfill childcare needs in our families and others'. many of us have lived and experienced inadequacies in childcare, this is your chance to help improve childare in BC.

Child care in BC has come a long way, but we want to know: how could it work better?

Are you a family with young children, an early childhood educator or child care operator? We want to hear from you. Your input will help shape how we strengthen and expand the system - so it works better for everyone.

Take the survey at gov.bc.ca/ChildCareSurvey

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To mark , the Canadian Bankers Association has launched a Financial Abuse Prevention Hub.

This hub features a package of resources to help you learn more about financial abuse prevention, Powers of Attorney, appropriate use of joint accounts, intimate partner violence and financial abuse and more:
https://cba.ca/article/seniors-month-2026

Sad that I missed this important event but be assured BC FORUM will be active in this and all campaigns that address the need for home care because

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9:00 AM CST
Register via Eventbrite (Free):
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ssai-tele-learning-workshop-ageism-awareness-tickets-1990791817918?aff=oddtdtcreator

More Upcoming SSAI Workshops: https://saskseniors.com/workshops/

Ageism is one of the most common, and often overlooked, forms of discrimination affecting older adults today.

Hosted as part of the Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) Tele-learning Workshop Series, this session offers an opportunity to learn, engage, and strengthen advocacy efforts for older adults across Canada. Join Trish McAuliffe, President of the National Pensioners Federation (NPF), for an informative discussion on the realities of ageism, its impact on seniors, and the actions we can take to build a more inclusive society.

Discussion topics include:
• Ageism and how it impacts older Canadians
• The facts and data behind age-based discrimination
• The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
• How seniors and advocates can help drive meaningful change

Let's push for more from BC Housing.

Seniors now have access to 12 affordable rental homes in Granisle.

Copperview Seniors Housing is a new development that will allow residents to remain in their community close to key services and support networks. Construction began in 2024 and tenants' applications are now being accepted.

Thank you to our partner, Granisle District Senior Citizens Association, for coming

This National Indigenous History Month, we celebrate the rich histories, achievements, cultures and traditions of First Nations people, Métis and Inuit across Canada.

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June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada. It is an opportunity for us to acknowledge and celebrate the immense and valuable contributions that Filipinos in Canada have made to all aspects of Canadian life.

As a health care union, we also proudly recognize that thousands of HEU members are Filipino or are of Filipino descent, and that they are an active part of our labour movement.