Power, Policy & Unpaid Work – Elevating the Contributions of Older Women

Jul 17, 2025 | News

Ageism and sexism are not separate forces. When combined, they produce powerful and persistent inequities that disproportionately impact older women around the world. That was the central theme at the UN High-Level Political Forum side event in New York, “The...

Community-Led Conversations Advance CBSS Sector In Canada

Jun 27, 2025 | News

This week we convened community conversations and leadership meetings to advance and amplify the impact of the Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) sector across Canada, a strategic priority at HelpAge Canada. Canada-Wide CBSS ExchangeOn June 23, 200 members...

Pan-Canadian CBSS Sector Virtual Check-In: Shared Purpose & Progress

Jun 23, 2025 | Resources, Videos

This virtual event brought together Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) partners from across the country to reconnect, reflect on recent progress, and explore what’s ahead. Highlights include reflections on the 2024 CBSS Summit, a vision for the year ahead, a...

Celebrating a Champion for Elder Rights

Jun 12, 2025 | News

We are thrilled to share that our COO, Raza M. Mirza, Ph.D., has been awarded the 2025 Dr. Elizabeth Podnieks Award for Elder Rights in Canada — a powerful recognition of his unwavering commitment to protecting the dignity, rights, and safety of older adults. The...

HELPAGE CANADA WELCOMES FIRST CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER ZANNAT REZA  

Jun 2, 2025 | News

HelpAge Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of Zannat Reza as the organization’s first Chief Impact Officer (CIO), effective Monday, June 2, 2025.   Zannat joins our senior leadership team alongside Kahir Lalji, Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Dr. Raza...