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Letter for The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Seniors
We urge you to consider sending this letter ASAP to the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister for Seniors, with CC’s to Ministers Joly (Foreign Affairs) and Virani (Justice) whose email addresses are in the letter. We also encourage you to share the letter with your Member of Parliament (MP) and have included a link to contact information for federal MPs. Please note that while the letter is somewhat technical, it correctly reflects the UN process for creating a working group on older persons human rights.
It’s Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace
ILC Global Alliance, ILC-C, CCAA and WPA-Section on Old Age Psychiatry also actively participated in the UN Secretary General’s World Mental Health Campaign “It’s Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace” by organising, with other colleagues, a webinar that took place on the 3rd of October, titled “Work for All Ages: Embracing Diversity, Driving Growth”.
New Ipsos survey reveals critical need to combat ageism in Canada
A new study commissioned by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) exposes a critical need to combat ageism in Canada and improve understanding among Canadians about the threat it poses to our health, economy, and social fabric.
ILC Argentina starts an ageism campaign
ILC-Argentina: A global campaign to end discrimination against older persons (Ageism) adapted from Ageism 101:A Primer on Ageism Against Older Persons by the International Longevity Centre (ILC) Canada and the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (K. Rabheru, May 28, 2024)
Age Rights Bulletin: Nov 2024
Inside the latest issue of the Age Rights Bulletin you’ll find lots of exciting updates about the adoption of the 3C resolution by the UN, the new CCAA website and coming events!
Health Summit 2025
CCAA founding member, the Canadian Medical Association is excited to share that Health Summit 2025 is scheduled for March 27-28 in Ottawa.
3C resolution adopted by the UN
The 3C resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly by consensus and represents a significant step forward in the global recognition of the human rights of older persons.
Work for All Ages: Embracing Diversity, Driving Growth
Dr. Kiran Rabheru gave closing remarks at the October 3rd Webinar hosted by ILC Global, International Psychogeriatric Associations, World Psychiatric Association and World Federation of Mental Health.
Ageism in Health Care
CCAA’s Dr. Kiran Rabheru is actively researching how to tackle ageism in health care through his recent appointment at the Bruyère Research Institute.