We urge you to consider sending this letter ASAP to the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister for Seniors, with CC’s to Ministers Joly (Foreign Affairs) and Virani (Justice) whose email addresses are in the letter. We also encourage you to share the letter with your Member of Parliament (MP) and have included a link to contact information for federal MPs. Please note that while the letter is somewhat technical, it correctly reflects the UN process for creating a working group on older persons human rights.

A new study commissioned by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) exposes a critical need to combat ageism in Canada and improve understanding among Canadians about the threat it poses to our health, economy, and social fabric.

ILC Global Alliance, ILC-C, CCAA and WPA-Section on Old Age Psychiatry also actively participated in the UN Secretary General's World Mental Health Campaign "It’s Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace” by organising, with other colleagues, a webinar that took place on the 3rd of October, titled "Work for All Ages: Embracing Diversity, Driving Growth".

ILC-Argentina: A global campaign to end discrimination against older persons (Ageism) adapted from Ageism 101:A Primer on Ageism Against Older Persons by the International Longevity Centre (ILC) Canada and the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (K. Rabheru, May 28, 2024)

The adoption of the 3C resolution by consensus at the UN General Assembly represents an essential step forward in recognizing the human rights of older persons globally.

The climate crisis and longevity are the most important phenomena of our times. In order to sustain our societies as we know them, we must urgently adapt our policies, industries, and ways of living and working. It is absolutely possible for countries to support more people to live more years than ever in a sustainable manner.

Check out the recording from the recent Work for All Ages: Embracing Diversity, Driving Growth webinar.

CCAA’s Dr. Kiran Rabheru is actively researching how to tackle ageism in health care through his recent appointment at the Bruyère Research Institute.

Mental health and work are closely linked.

A supportive work environment fosters mental health, providing purpose and stability. But poor working conditions can harm mental well-being, reducing both job satisfaction and productivity.