Lunch + Learn: New Federal Underused Housing Tax
The federal government has instituted an Underused Housing Tax (“UHT”) aimed at foreign investors leaving housing unoccupied. While this tax is not aimed at long-term care (LTC) homes, some corporations may need to file in order to meet the requirements of reporting. To ensure interested members are fully apprised of their obligations, we will cover […]
Lunch + Learn: Power Generation & Cooling Systems
For our next edition of the popular Lunch + Learn webinar series, BCCPA and EngAge BC presents their quarterly Energy Savings Program information session. This event will assist our members in understanding the on-site renewable energy generation technologies and effective building cooling systems. Facilitated by our Energy Specialist Abhijeet Singh, this webinar will answer questions such […]
Lunch + Learn: Strategies for Reducing Labour, Staff Absenteeism, and Pathogens, Autonomously
Long-term care (LTC) homes are currently facing challenges in ensuring safe living environments and quality of care for senior residents. LTC homes are not only struggling with labour retention and staff absenteeism, but also with high rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Now more than ever, a safe living environment is key to the quality of […]
Lunch + Learn March 28th — “Hand in Hand Dollars & Energy Savings”
Save money, reduce energy use & protect our climate! For our next edition of the popular Lunch + Learn webinar series, BCCPA and EngAge BC presents its quarterly Energy Savings Program information session. This event will assist our members in understanding the provincial CleanBC road map 2030, how to de-carbonize, and avail essential incentives. Facilitated […]
Lunch + Learn to discuss oral healthcare for LTC residents
BCCPA is pleased to have Associate members BC Dental Association as presenters Seniors with poor oral health live with risks to their overall well-being. Oral health diseases or pain may affect the ability to speak, which can lead to social isolation. It can also affect the ability to consume food, which can cause a decline […]
Lunch & Learn: Design Considerations for Post Pandemic Investments into Care Spaces
How does the ageing population affect the design of your property’s future? With the next generation of seniors entering the care system, the baby boomers are living longer, are more affluent and their expectations and standards of living are higher from previous generations. Join us for this interactive session with Joyce Clutton & Dana O’Donnell, […]
“Put Your Oxygen Mask First” webinar provides lessons for healthcare leaders
Timely forum for leaders in the seniors living and care sector on mental wellness Throughout the pandemic B.C.’s healthcare sector leaders have had an enormous weight on their shoulders, often putting the interests of their staff and residents before their own needs. As a result of this stress, Â https://bccare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/medcare-img22.jpgistrators, managers, directors of care and others […]
Lunch + Learn: Paid Sick Leave in Seniors’ Care & Living
Members of BC Care Providers Association are encouraged to register for our upcoming Lunch + Learn session on Paid Sick Leave in Seniors’ Care & Living. BCCPA and EngAge BC will be joined by Danny Bernstein, partner at Roper Greyell, for an in-depth look at the impacts of the new permanent paid sick leave provision that is coming […]
Lunch + Learn redux: International talent solutions for the seniors’ care workforce
In a world shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more challenging than ever for employers to find local talent to meet the growing demand for seniors’ care and living services. Care operators are increasingly seeking to recruit international talent to join their team, but face may roadblocks at every step of the process. On […]
