The Council on Aging of Ottawa

A group of older people in discussion

Committees

Since our beginning, COA has been known for its action committees. They are the hallmark of our work. Committees bring together older adults from diverse backgrounds and community partners to take action to advance the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults. Today, we are shaping public attitudes and policies through the following Action Committees:

Health Issues

Improving older adults’ quality of life by influencing public policy, program decisions, and practices related to health and health care.

Health Issues

Improving older adults’ quality of life by influencing public policy, program decisions, and practices related to health and health care.

Housing

Exploring and advocating for appropriate, affordable, accessible, and available housing on the continuum from independent living to long-term care

Housing

Exploring and advocating for appropriate, affordable, accessible, and available housing on the continuum from independent living to long-term care

Income Security

Advancing the financial wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults

Income Security

Advancing the financial Wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults

Transportation

Improving the transportation options for older adults and persons with disabilities in urban, suburban and rural Ottawa

Francophone Affairs

Identifying and addressing the needs of Ottawa’s Francophone older adults

Transportation

Improving the transportation options for older adults and persons with disabilities in urban, suburban and rural Ottawa

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