Care to Chat: Can foreign-trained healthcare workers help solve Canada’s nursing shortage crisis?
Let’s make “Nurses—Not Nannies” the new mantra for IENs. It’s time to get serious about the human resources crisis Amidst a global healthcare workforce shortage, Canada has signaled that it is looking to attract over 400,000 new immigrants each year and accept 20,000 essential healthcare workers as permanent residents in order to respond to the […]
Care to Chat Wrap Up: Season 9 kicks off with special #Elxn44 edition
On September 15th, season 9 of our high-profile speaker series Care to Chat kicked off with a special Canada elections edition featuring a panel of national representatives who discussed the politics and possibilities facing the seniors care sector within Canada. Moderated by BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Vice President of Public Affairs Mike Klassen, constructive […]
Announcing Arjo as Title Sponsor for Season 9 of Care to Chat
BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC are pleased to announce Arjo as the title sponsor for season 9 of our Care to Chat speaker series that will run from 2021 to 2022. At Arjo, they believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Their products and solutions are designed to […]
Care to Chat kicks off 9th season with special Canada Election edition
Care to Chat is back! With the parties’ campaign platforms now released, what do we know that lays ahead for Canada’s seniors care sector after September 20th? The popular Care to Chat speaker series of events kicks off its ninth season with a national expert panel to discuss the politics and the possibilities facing the […]
Care to Chat Season 9 sponsorship prospectus released
Looking to be a part of one of the most talked about events in Canada’s continuing care sector? You are invited to become a sponsor of Care to Chat, BC Care Providers Association’s high-profile and popular speaker series that is entering its ninth season! We invite opinion leaders and experts to share their ideas, thoughts, and […]
Care to Chat Season 8: Call for Title Sponsor
Is your organization looking to be the Title Sponsor of our long-running Care to Chat series? The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is seeking a Title Sponsor for our 2021-22 Care to Chat season 8 program. Click here to download our Sponsorship Package, the Special Request for Sponsorship Proposal, as well as the Submission Form. […]
Care to Chat wrap-up: A conversation with with Hon. Adrian Dix
On April 30th the final episode of season 7 of Care to Chat concluded with a distinct and memorable question and answer session between two former political opponents, each who have held the portfolio of B.C.’s Minister of Health. During a wide-ranging and candid discussion between BCCPA/EngAge BC CEO Terry Lake and the Hon. Adrian […]
Care to Chat Season 8: A Discussion with Health Minister Adrian Dix
B.C.’s Minister of Health has been central to the province’s COVID response BCCPA and EngAge BC are very pleased to announce the next installment of our Care to Chat speaker series featuring Minister of Health Adrian Dix who will appear for a Q&A led by our CEO Terry Lake, a former provincial health minister. The global pandemic […]
BCCPA’s #CaretoChat discusses seniors’ isolation and essential family visitors during pandemic
On Thursday, BC Care Providers Association held the first Care to Chat of 2021. “Putting Seniors and Families First” delved into the impact of COVID-19 visitation restrictions on seniors and their families, as well as the vital role family caregivers play across the seniors living and care continuum. Great panel on BCCPA #CaretoChat about the […]