Advocacy

A United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons to combat ageism and protect seniors
A United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons to combat ageism and protect seniors

On June 9, 2022, during the RTOERO Vibrant Voices webinar Human rights denied: Canadians against ageism, Margaret Gillis and Dr. Kiran Rabheru from the International […]

RTOERO urges Ontarians to speak with one voice this election on issues of dignity, survival
RTOERO urges Ontarians to speak with one voice this election on issues of dignity, survival

Toronto, May 25, 2021 – RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the federal election campaign. This month, it launched […]

Electric cars: 4 reasons to consider making the change
Electric cars: 4 reasons to consider making the change

It’s no secret that getting a new car has been a challenge with disruptions to the supply chain. We’ve also seen the cost of used […]

20 David Suzuki quotes to ponder and process
20 David Suzuki quotes to ponder and process

Dr. David Suzuki spoke to RTOERO members during a member webinar and, unsurprisingly, his talk was eloquent and urgent. It left our members and staff […]

How to advocate for issues that matter to you
How to advocate for issues that matter to you

Let’s face it; there’s no shortage of issues to care about and advocate for. It might seem like you need to be part of a […]

Age in place: Make your home and routines safe for healthy aging
Age in place: Make your home and routines safe for healthy aging

According to a 2021 national survey conducted by March of Dimes Canada, 78 per cent of us want to stay in our homes, but the […]

Webinar: Saving the forest … saving us
Webinar: Saving the forest … saving us

Presented for RTOERO members by Diana Beresford-Kroeger, World-recognized author, medical biochemist and botanist in October 2021 The natural world is under siege. That includes human […]

Webinar: Building an eldercare system that actually cares
Webinar: Building an eldercare system that actually cares

Presented by André Picard, Globe and Mail health reporter and columnist in September 2021 Health care systems have dismally failed older Canadians for decades. During […]

Webinar: Ageism and intersectionality
Webinar: Ageism and intersectionality

Regional Diversity Roundtable Executive Director Varsha Naik and Coordinator Taranum Khan share what intersectionality is and how it relates to ageism as it intersects with […]