2026-27 Care to Chat season kicks off with #HomesNotHospitals
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is excited to kick off the 2026-27 season of our popular Care to Chat series with timely discussion in support of our upcoming #HomesNotHospitals advocacy campaign, featuring veteran reporter Rob Shaw. What will it take to build a sustainable future for seniors living, wellness, and care in British Columbia? As B.C.’s […]
Wrap up: BCCPA hosts special Care to Chat for Independent Living on the Residential Tenancy Act
On February 4, 2026, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) hosted a special Independent Living | Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) Edition of Care to Chat at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver. Moderated by Chartwell’s Sharon Ranalli (VP Marketing & Communications), the panel featured Allison Foord (Partner, BLG), Amir Hemani (CEO, Berwick Retirement Communities), Rita Thibault […]
Register for Care to Chat: Independent Living/Residential Tenancy Act Edition
BC Care Providers Association invites independent living members for a special edition of Care to Chat, focusing on the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA). Given the complexity of the RTA and its application to seniors’ independent living communities, this breakfast session will provide a high-level overview of the regulatory, operational, and policy landscape shaping the sector. […]
Wrap up: A day of connection, collaboration, and learning at Care to Chat’s Home Health Edition
On November 26th, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) hosted a special Care to Chat: Home Health Edition at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. This one-day symposium brought together home health leaders and providers for a day of learning, collaboration, and connection. The event began with updates from BCCPA CEO Mary Polak and Home Health […]
Care to Chat season 13 continues with a special edition for home health!
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) invites home health members to connect and collaborate at our one-day symposium on November 26th at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts! Event details: Date: Wednesday November 26, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Location: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts | Studio 102 Tickets include a continental breakfast and […]
Care to Chat wrap up: B.C. Minister of Health, Hon. Josie Osborne, discusses challenges and opportunities in seniors’ care
On September 19th, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) kicked off season 13 of its popular Care to Chat series with the 5th Annual Minister’s Lunch featuring the Honourable Josie Osborne, B.C. Minister of Health at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver. Minister Osborne sat down with BCCPA CEO Mary Polak and Denominational Health Association Board Chair […]
Savaria Patient Care joins as Presenting Partner for Care to Chat season 13
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is excited to have Savaria Patient Care as our Presenting Partner for season 13 of our popular Care to Chat series. Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Their research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a […]
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 […]
Care to Chat Wrap Up: A Conversation with André Picard
On April 22nd, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) held its latest Care to Chat session with Canada’s top health journalist, Globe and Mail columnist and award-winning author, André Picard, at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver. André sat down with BCCPA CEO and former B.C. Minister of Health, Terry Lake, for a thought-provoking conversation on […]