On March 17 2014, B.C. appointed its first Seniors Advocate. This appointment was made under the Seniors Advocate Act of British Columbia, which was proclaimed into law in February 2013 as part of the B.C. Government's Seniors Action Plan. Under the Act, the Advocate is given wide scope to examine and advocate for seniors on issues related to: health care, personal care, transportation, housing, income supports. This short publication serves as an introduction to the new government portfolio.
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- Ottawa, Ontario
