Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s first Seniors Advocate, with MLA Ralph Sultan (l) and Health Minister Terry Lake (r)
The Committee is delighted to hear that the Government of British Columbia has appointed Isobel Mackenzie as Canada’s first Seniors’ Advocate.
According to a press release from the the Ministry of Health, “Ms. Mackenzie will have a broad mandate to monitor and review system-wide issues affecting the well-being of seniors and raise awareness about resources available to them.
“The Advocate will also make recommendations to government and those who deliver seniors’ services related to health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income support.”
The Seniors Advisory Committee has long recommended the appointment of a seniors’ advocate in this province. We look forward to working with Ms. Mackenzie when her appointment begins March 31, 2014.
