HelpAge Canada and the International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC Canada) are proud to announce a strategic partnership between our two organizations, effective immediately. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing the well-being and rights of older...
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...
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...
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 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...
On May 26 and 27 this week, Felicity Watson, Lead, Canadian Programs, was in Regina as HelpAge Canada co-hosted Advancing a Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector in Saskatchewan: An Ideas Exchange and Workshop, in partnership with Saskatchewan Seniors...
