The Council on Aging of Ottawa

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coa@coaottawa.ca | (613) 789-3577
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COA Disappointed Winter Maintenance Quality Standards not in the 2023 Budget
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 meeting that the updated Winter Maintenance...
Watch the COA Delegation at the City’s Planning and Housing Committee during Budget Deliberations
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 Capital Budget: increase...
Submission to the Pre-Budget Consultations 2023
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) is pleased to participate in the pre-budget consultations. The past three years have been extremely challenging for all of us, particularly for older adults. As pointed...
Tom Kelly, Director of Education
Tom Kelly joined the Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) in January 2023 as the Director of Education. Prior to joining the COA, Tom was the Training Administrator for Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa (PSO)....
Considerations on Bill C-228
Pamela Wallin, Chair Standing Committee, Banking, Commerce and the Economy Senate of Canada Dear Ms. Wallin, I am writing in my capacity as Chair of the Expert Panel on Income Security of the Council on...
Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs as a potential service delivery model that would support the needs of older adults
Dr. Vera EtchesMedical Officer of HealthOttawa Public Health Dear Dr. Etches, RE: Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs as a potential service delivery model that would support the needs of older adults The...
Snow Moles on Patrol: Age-Friendly Volunteers Root Out Winter Walking Problems
By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, January/February 2023   There is nothing like taking a walk to enjoy the beauty of the season. Walking...
Volunteer Opportunity - Intergenerational Advisory Group Members
  Do you have a professional background working with infants, toddlers and pre-school children?  We are looking for individuals who have an interest in intergenerational programming who would like to help...
Volunteer Opportunity – Intergenerational Advisory Group Members
Do you have a professional background working with infants, toddlers and pre-school children?  We are looking for individuals who have an interest in intergenerational programming who would like to help...
Mooney’s Bay Intergenerational Early Learning Centre – Seeking Grand-friends
At the Mooney’s Bay Intergenerational Early Learning Centre program, organic and meaningful interactions between different generations are commonplace. Together, children and older adults will decide how...
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