Émilie’s law practice focuses on litigation in the health sector, including representing public hospitals and their employees in medical malpractice litigation. She appears in court and before administrative...

Before spending ten years as the Science Policy Advisor for various levels of federal government including the Minister of Natural Resources, Jenny Murphy was a scientist specializing in Earth Observation....

Michael (Mike) Powers joins The Council on Aging after 40+ years of business development successes in the Financial Services, Economic Development, and Not-for-profit sectors. A creative-thinking executive,...

As a bilingu­al and inclusive organization, The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) works to advance the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults.  The COA has been an active part of the Ottawa community for over...

Intergenerational programs benefit children and older people By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of Ottawa First published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, July/August 2023 The evidence is clear. Intergenerational...

Lisa, a seasoned fundraising professional, is helping to strengthen sustainability and advance the Council’s mandate of advancing the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults through education, advocacy and...

Grace Welch retired in 2007 from the University of Ottawa where she held positions as the Associate University Librarian, Map Librarian, and Head of Systems. She also worked at the National Library of...

Chantal is a highly motivated healthcare professional with a strong background in public health, serving vulnerable populations. She brings over 20 years of experience as a dental hygienist, including...

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, Affordable Economy,...

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 the COA’s 2023 Pre-Budget...