Budget 2026: BCCPA’s Submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services
On June 5, 2025, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) CEO Terry Lake presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of provide-wide consultations for B.C.’s next provincial budget. In his remarks, Lake emphasized the urgent need for increased investments in seniors living and care. With one in five British Columbians […]
Media Release: BC Care Providers Association appoints Mary Polak as new CEO
Victoria, B.C. (June 2, 2025) – BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), the leading voice for more than over 500 of B.C.’s seniors living, wellness and care providers across B.C., is pleased to announce that it has named Mary Polak as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 2, 2025. “After an extensive search, the […]
Celebrating B.C. Seniors’ Week (June 1-7, 2025)
June 1–7, 2025 marks B.C. Seniors’ Week, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of older adults across the province. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is proud to honour the seniors who have helped shape the communities we live in today. Whether as mentors, volunteers, caregivers, or employees, seniors continue to play an integral […]
Savaria returns as Title Sponsor for the 48th Annual Conference
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to announce the return of Savaria Patient Care as our Title Sponsor the 48th Annual Conference at the Victoria Conference Centre on June 1 -3, 2025! *** Meet the Future of Safe Patient Handling We’re proud to introduce a true game changer in lift technology—designed with safety, simplicity, and […]
SGP returns as Platinum Sponsor for the 48th Annual Conference
SGP Purchasing Network (a proudly Canadian company) is honoured to support BC Care Providers Association’s 48th Annual Conference at the Platinum sponsor level. Be sure to stop by and see us at booth #4 to see how we can support you with providing cost and time savings with your procurement needs. Wishing all delegates a […]
Bringing Joy Back Outside: How Trishaw Rides Are Transforming Seniors’ Lives
By Councillor Mike Klassen Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Mayor Ken Sim and my council colleagues Sarah Kirby-Yung and Lenny Zhou for a ride along Vancouver’s iconic seawall—not in a car or on bikes, but aboard a trishaw pedalled by the incredible local volunteers of Vancouver Cycling Without Age Society. The experience was […]
Westland Insurance returns as Gold Sponsor for BCCPA’s 48th Annual Conference
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to have Westland Insurance as one of our gold sponsors for the 48th Annual Conference at the Victoria Conference Centre on June 1 -3, 2025! Care Providers Insurance Specialists The Westland Insurance Group is honoured to participate as a Gold Sponsor of this year’s BC Care Providers’ Changes Conference. Westland […]
Care to Chat Wrap Up: Climate change and emergency preparedness
In 2023, wildfires forced the evacuation of 900 long-term care and assisted living residents in West Kelowna, placing many vulnerable seniors at greater risk of various health complications. As climate change continues to threaten the safety of older adults through extreme climate events such as these, many are wondering how we can protect those living […]
Media Release: New report calls for greater support for family-funded home health to help B.C. seniors age in place
“Reimagining Home Health” released today by BC Care Providers Association May 14, 2025 (Burnaby, B.C.) – A new paper released today recognizes family-funded home health as a critical part of the continuum of care for seniors. Titled Reimagining Home Health for Seniors in B.C., paper emphasizes the need for targeted funding, policy change, workforce improvements, […]
