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Canadian government redevelops Seniors information website
June 17, 2013 - DO NOT PATRONIZE IKEA in Richmond or Coquitlam
Lively BC FORUM AGM speaks out on key issues facing retired workers
June, 2013 - Members debated and adopted a wide range of resolutions. Read the report and resolutions here.
Seniors in care homes now pay the price for BC Liberal government’s promise to balance the budget
June, 2013 - The provincial election is over -- now it’s time to make elderly disabled people to pay the price for the BC Liberals’ promise to balance BC’s budget this year. Read Bill Tieleman’s article published in 24 Hours newspaper and at The Tyee here.
Alice West, past president BC FORUM, receives Rosemary Brown Award
June, 2013 - Past President of BC FORUM Alice West was honoured with the 2013 Rosemary Brown Award for Women at an event at Hycroft House in Vancouver. Read more here.
Union leader to Clark: Let’s put down the gloves
May, 2013 - Darryl Walker, president of the BCGEU, urges Liberals, “Don't do more of the same”. Read more here.
What happened to the New Democrats?
May, 2013 - The Tyee.ca invites contributors to weigh in on what happened to the New Democrats in the recent election. Read more here.
A leading voice for BC seniors calls Surrey home
May, 2013 - The Surrey Now has a feature article on Art Kube, president of the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC. Read more here.
Canadian workers’ rights: It’s a question of fairness
May, 2013 - Doug McPherson, president of the Congress of Union Retiress of Canada, writes on rabble.ca about the CLC’s political action conference that took place in Toronto in March and the ongoing fight with conservative ideas intent on weakening workers’ rights. Read more here.
BC FORUM Annual General Meeting 2013
Changes to Canada Pension Plan Disability Appeal Process
May, 2013 - The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities sends a Community Update on changes to the CPP Disability Appeals Process as a result of Harper Conservative legislation. Read more here.
Asian Heritage Month – May 2013
May, 2013 - From UFCW: The month of May signals a distinct vibrancy in Canada as we celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Across the country, Asian history, arts, heritage, and culture are being celebrated to highlight the significant contributions that Asian Canadians have made in building Canada. Read more here.
From CCPA - The fog clears: new information on federal job and service cuts
May, 2013 - After four austerity budgets and lots of hide and seek, there are finally some answers about what services federal departments are going to cut. Read the full analysis, The Fog Finally Clears: The job and services impact of federal austerity.
Toronto Star: By closing the Health Council of Canada, Stephen Harper is abandoning national medicare
April, 2013 - Read the Opinion/Commentary from the Wednesday, April 17 issue of the Toronto Star.
COSCO BC voter awareness information now available
April, 2013 - The Council of Senior Citizens of British Columbia have voter awareness information now available. Click here to see more about the Respect for Seniors campaign information.
CCPA releases Seniors Fact Sheets
April, 2013 - The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has released the first of three Seniors Fact Sheets featuring important information on seniors issues and includes questions to ask candidates on the upcoming provincial election. Read more here.
Program helping more seniors to be “Better at Home”
March 28, 2013 - Read about the new service providers for the Better at Home program. Click here.
Seniors BC e-Newsletter March 2013 issue now on-line
Read about the BC Liberal Budget and how it comes at a high cost to public sector workers; Special Report on Home Care and find out how a new web based service could point you to significant savings on prescription drugs. Read on-line articles or download the magazine here.
Seniors Distress Line 604-872-1234
A free and confidential telephone service for older adults and those who care for them. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the Crisis Centre for more information.
March 2013 issue of The Advocate now available on line
Read about the BC Liberal Budget and how it comes at a high cost to public sector workers; Special Report on Home Care and find out how a new web based service could point you to significant savings on prescription drugs. Read on-line articles or download the magazine here.
Proposed seniors’ advocate lacks independence - HEU
February 20, 2013 - New seniors’ advocate role will be limited by lack of independence from government. Read the HEU news release here.
National summit on pensions: We must protect the most vulnerable during golden years
February, 2013 - Dave Coles, National President, Canadian, Energy & Paperworkers Union, calls for amendments to Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act to secure employees’ pensions in a company bankruptcy as National Summit on Pensions takes place in New Brunswick. Read more here.
CCPA comments on Seniors Advocate legislation
February, 2013 - The BC Liberal government has tabled legislation for a new Seniors Advocate position. Read comments from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives here.
Georgia Straight article: Future of Canadian health care needs attention now
February, 2013 - Ordinary Canadians are losing their say about the future of an institution that's central to their national identity: universal health care. Read the full article here.
Provincial Ombudsperson releases report on Adult Guardianship
February, 2013 - Provincial Ombudsperson Kim Carter has released her latest report “No Longer Your Decision: British Columbia’s Process for Appointing the Public Guardian and Trustee to Manage the Financial Affairs of Incapable Adults”. According to the report, vulnerable adults can lose the right to make financial and legal decisions for themselves if a health authority issues a certificate of incapability under a law that is outdated and through a process that does not provide adequate procedural protection. Find the report here.
Congress of Retired Union Members of Canada publishes latest issue of their magazine, January, 2013
Bill C-377: a seriously flawed proposal
December 10, 2012 - You must take action TODAY! Read the Facts here.
CURC presents petition to Federal NDP
December, 2012 - Pat Kerwin, President of the Canadian Union of Retirees of Canada, presented a petition to Federal MP Irene Mathysson supporting reversal of legislation changing age requirements for OAS. Read more here.
BC FORUM joins Protein for People
December, 2012 - BC FORUM has joined Protein for People, a unique partnership that works to address the shortage of protein at overburdened food banks. Read more here.
December 2012 issue of The Advocate now available on-line
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