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...

Community Voices In Action: Advancing CBSS In Saskatchewan

May 30, 2025 | News

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...

Building Momentum in Manitoba for Community-Based Seniors’ Services

Apr 29, 2025 | Media, News

HelpAge Canada CEO Kahir Lalji MA, CPG, and Felicity Watson, Lead, Canadian Programs, were in Winnipeg today for an inspiring provincial consultation, led by event organizer and partner Connie Newman, Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Senior...

HelpAge Canada in the Yukon: Listening, Learning, and Linking Local Voices to Bolster Access to Local Programs for Older People Across Canada

Apr 24, 2025 | Media, News

This week, HelpAge Canada CEO, Kahir Lalji, travelled to Whitehorse and Haines Junction to connect with older Yukoners and dedicated staff and volunteers from local Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) organizations in the territory. Alongside Gabrielle Gallant,...

A Global Victory for Older People – Now Canada’s Prime Minister Must Follow Through

Apr 8, 2025 | Media, News

A Global Victory for Older People – Now Canada’s Prime Minister Must Follow Through   This week, HelpAge Canada CEO, Kahir Lalji MA, CPG attends the 58th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development, NYC, where a key theme is ensuring healthy lives at...