The Globe and Mail: Ageism is getting old. Let’s end it
The following article was published in The Globe and Mail on June 6 and was written by Hazel McCallion, former long-time mayor of Mississauga, Ont., chief elder officer at Revera Inc. and chancellor of Sheridan College in Oakville, Ont. +++ Canadians need to confront the reality that, every day, its older citizens deal with the […]
2016 Annual Conference Look Back
The 2016 BCCPA Annual Conference took place from May 29-31 in Whistler, BC. The event, titled Ensuring Excellence: Building a Stronger Continuing Care Sector, attracted over 450 care providers, government officials, MLAs, and industry stakeholders who heard from an impressive list of over 35 speakers and participated in 16 thought-provoking workshops as well as an expanded Exhibitor […]
2016 Annual Conference Look Back
The 2016 BCCPA Annual Conference took place from May 29-31 in Whistler, BC. The event, titled Ensuring Excellence: Building a Stronger Continuing Care Sector, attracted over 450 care providers, government officials, MLAs, and industry stakeholders who heard from an impressive list of over 35 speakers and participated in 16 thought-provoking workshops as well as an expanded Exhibitor […]
2016 BCCPA Annual Conference Photos
BCCPA Motion Comes in 4th Place at National Conference
It was close, but the BC Care Providers (BCCPA) motion fell just shy of making it to the podium after all the votes were tallied. Over 800 delegates at the National Health Leaders Conference (NHLC) were asked to select the top three motions. The BCCPA motion calling for the development of a new National Seniors […]
Motion Calls For Increased Funding For Direct Care Hours
Media Release- SPECIAL RESOLUTION REQUESTS PROVINCE INCREASE FUNDING FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME STAFFING Delegates Also Highlight Need for a Provincial Dementia Action Plan Burnaby, B.C. (June 4, 2016): Over 450 people attended the BC Care Providers Association 39th Annual Conference this week where three special motions were approved at the Annual General Meeting. One of the […]
VCH Announces Expansion of Residential Care Capacity
A media release from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) today confirms they will be expanding residential care capacity within the region. According to VCHA they have “…signed agreements for a new residential care facility in Vancouver and an expansion to an existing one.” An addition will be added to a BCCPA member care home – […]
Top 5 Finalist for Great Cdn Health Care Debate
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to announce that our submission to the Great Canadian Health Care Debate taking place at the CCHL National Conference next week has been selected in the top five. Over 800 delegates will be voting on Monday to determine the top three finalists who will make it on […]
Record Attendance at 39th Annual Conference
Well over 450 people attended the 39th Annual Conference in Whistler this week – making it the largest event in the BC Care Provider Association’s history. Opening remarks were provided by the Hon. Minister Terry Lake whereby he announced $50K in new funding for Concerts in Care to provide additional performances across the province. Dawna […]
