Advocacy

What is ageism?
What is ageism?

Ageism is stereotypes (thoughts), prejudice (feelings) or discrimination (actions) on the grounds of a person’s age. According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Report […]

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

RTOERO is sounding the alarm on issues of dignity and survival during the federal election campaign. This week, it launched a digital campaign urging Canadians […]

Webinar: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults in aging and old age
Webinar: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults in aging and old age

Learn about some of the triumphs and challenges presented by the interconnections of ageing and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities.

Auditor General Report on Pandemic Readiness/Response in LTC: RTOERO Response to Ontario Government
Auditor General Report on Pandemic Readiness/Response in LTC: RTOERO Response to Ontario Government

Download the full response as a PDF. Dear Premier, Re: Auditor General Report on Pandemic Readiness/Response in LTC: RTOERO Response to Ontario Government As a voice […]

RTOERO response to 2021 New Brunswick public health care consultation
RTOERO response to 2021 New Brunswick public health care consultation

We recently submitted the following response to a consultation on health care in New Brunswick. We respond to public consultation opportunities that align with our […]

Webinar: Our Earth, our responsibility
Webinar: Our Earth, our responsibility

Taking care of the environment is our responsibility. This webinar features: Kelly Bannister, Co-Director, POLIS Project on Ecological Governance, University of Victoria Katia Bannister, Leader, […]

RTOERO response to 2021 Saskatchewan recycling program consultation
RTOERO response to 2021 Saskatchewan recycling program consultation

We recently responded to a public consultation by the Government of Saskatchewan on the province’s recycling program. The following is the text of our official […]

RTOERO response to 2021 federal budget
RTOERO response to 2021 federal budget

The following letter was sent in response to the 2021 Canadian federal budget, released on April 18, 2021.  As a voice for healthy aging in […]

Webinar: The Aging Continuum – Secure the Support Necessary for The Journey
Webinar: The Aging Continuum – Secure the Support Necessary for The Journey

We welcomed Anita Plunkett, R.P.N. Cert. Ad.Ed and  Grace Welch, Volunteer Champlain Region Family Council (CRFCN, Member Ottawa Council on Aging (COA) to discuss the […]