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Upcoming Events

HelpAge Canada’s 50th Anniversary
February 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario
Policy Day on Parliament Hill & Evening Celebration
A Day of discussion, CBSS recognition, and evening gathering, Celebrating 50 Years of Community Impact, and the path ahead for our next 50!
CBSS Summit Hub
Amplifying Community-Based Seniors’ Services in Canada (June 2026)
Join CBSS leaders, older adults, government partners, academics, and local senior serving organizations from across the country, as we amplify the CBSS sector to co-create the future of ageing in Canada. Bookmark this page for upcoming summit details and summit registration.
2026 CBSS Summit
2024 CBSS Summit
CBSS Leadership Council




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In the News
View the latest HelpAge Canada news and announcements:
Reimagining Ageing: Putting Older Voices at the Heart of Change
“The future of ageing is not something to passively observe, it's something we must plan and act on, together.” Last week, our COO Dr.Raza M. Mirza,...
Announcing an Organizational Partnership Between HelpAge Canada & ILC Canada
HelpAge Canada and the International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC Canada) are proud to announce a strategic partnership between our two...
Power, Policy & Unpaid Work – Elevating the Contributions of Older Women
Ageism and sexism are not separate forces. When combined, they produce powerful and persistent inequities that disproportionately impact older women...
Community-Led Conversations Advance CBSS Sector In Canada
This week we convened community conversations and leadership meetings to advance and amplify the impact of the Community-Based Seniors' Services...
Celebrating a Champion for Elder Rights
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...
HELPAGE CANADA WELCOMES FIRST CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER ZANNAT REZA
HelpAge Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of Zannat Reza as the organization’s first Chief Impact Officer (CIO), effective Monday,...
Community Voices In Action: Advancing CBSS In Saskatchewan
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’...
Building Momentum in Manitoba for Community-Based Seniors’ Services
HelpAge Canada CEO Kahir Lalji MA, CPG, and Felicity Watson, Lead, Canadian Programs, were in Winnipeg today for an inspiring provincial...
HelpAge Canada in the Yukon: Listening, Learning, and Linking Local Voices to Bolster Access to Local Programs for Older People Across Canada
This week, HelpAge Canada CEO, Kahir Lalji, travelled to Whitehorse and Haines Junction to connect with older Yukoners and dedicated staff and...
A Global Victory for Older People – Now Canada’s Prime Minister Must Follow Through
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...
HelpAge Canada Announces Two Strategic Leadership Appointments
We are delighted to officially announce two key leadership appointments at HelpAge Canada, reflecting our commitment to service excellence and...
Amplifying Community-Led Support for Older People in Manitoba
HelpAge Canada CEO, Kahir Lalji, is in Winnipeg, Manitoba, meeting with Connie Newman, Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Senior...
Advocating the Rights of Older People on the Global Stage
This week, Kahir Lalji, CEO of HelpAge Canada, is in Geneva, Switzerland, attending the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 58th session (#HRC58)....
2024 HelpAge Canada Annual Impact Report
HelpAge Canada is proud to present its 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report. Discover how HelpAge Canada fuelled community-led impact across Canada and...
December 2024 — Holiday Special Edition Newsletter
As we wrap up another incredible year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the unwavering support you’ve shown. Thanks to you, HelpAge Canada has...
HelpAge Canada Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Starting in January 2025, HelpAge Canada is delighted to welcome Kahir Lalji to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Having previously served as the...
[REPORT] Ipsos survey reveals critical need to combat ageism in Canada
In June 2024, a half day forum on “Ageism and Health Care, Community Care, and Support” was hosted in Ottawa, Ontario by the Canadian Coalition...
Let’s Show Older People They’re Not Alone This Holiday Season
This holiday season, you can show older people they’re not alone. Your gift powers local programs that help older adults, here in Canada and around...