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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...