On March 28, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s 2023-24 Spring Budget, A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class,…
On March 23, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2023 Budget: Building a Strong Ontario.The COA summarized highlights from the provincial budget that aligns with…
Audrey Jacques has over fifteen years of experience in the federal public sector. She has worked in communications and marketing as well as on a…
People living with disabilities, including many older adults, require accessible built environments, including age-friendly accessible housing. The best way to ensure this requirement is to adopt Universal Design.What is…
Accessibility is created when the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered, and products, services and facilities are built or modified so that they…
Authority and ResponsibilityThe Board of Directors is the legal authority for The Council on Aging of Ottawa. As a member of the Board, the Chair…
By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, March/April 2023 During the week of March 20, older adults…
Celebrating the People Behind Innovative New Intergenerational Engagement Opportunities To celebrate International Women’s Day, we acknowledge our team of enthusiastic and passionate women (and…
Dear Mayor Sutcliffe, The members of the Council on Aging of Ottawa’s Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee were very disappointed to learn at their recent…
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Valerie Wright, member of the COA’s Age-Friendly Housing Committee presented two recommendations for consideration for the City’s Draft Operating and…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
