Bob Baldwin is an Ottawa based consultant who has worked on pension issues for more than 30 years. He worked for the Canadian Labour Congress for all but three years from 1976 to 2005 – the last 10 as...

In case you missed it, or want to review what you heard at COA’s Town Hall on Age-Friendly Housing held on September 28, here are links to the PowerPoint and a video recording of the event. The 90-minute...

Hi everyone! My name is Gauge Roberts, and I am a 4th year placement student at the COA. This placement will be a great experience to get out into a new community and work in a different capacity than...

The Grand Effort The Council on Aging of Ottawa relies on our many gracious donors to sustain and expand our education and advocacy work of advancing the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults. This year we...

Mary has been a Physiotherapist for over 35 years in a variety of areas and has extensive experience in geriatrics. She helped get the Champlain Falls Assessment Streamlined Treatment (CFAST) Clinic up...

The Snow Mole Campaign is an Age-Friendly winter project of the Pedestrian Safety & Walkability (PS&W) Sub-committee of the Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee (OSTC) of the Council on Aging...

Do you have a background and interest in creating educational materials?  If so, the COA invites you to consider this great opportunity to impact the lives of Ottawa’s older adults. We are currently looking...

Have you ever wished that seniors could be more prepared for some of the important transitions that happen in later life?  Have you ever realized how many significant later life decisions are made in moments...

Do you have a solid knowledge of Zoom and are looking for an opportunity to put those valuable technical skills into practice? Then look no further! We are always searching for people willing to provide...

Are you a people person who prides themselves on their sense of organization and attention to detail? Do you have experience organizing and MC’ing events? Would you be comfortable doing a bit of public...