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==Addressing Systemic Concerns: BC Seniors Advocate==
==Addressing Systemic Concerns: BC Seniors Advocate==


The BC Seniors Advocate was appointed in March 2014 and is the first position of its kind in Canada. The Advocate has a broad mandate to identify and examine systemic issues affecting the well-being of seniors, raise awareness about resources available to seniors, and make recommendations to government and others who deliver seniors’ services related to health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income support.  The Seniors Advocate  does not investigate individual complaints. The position is governed by the Seniors Advocate Act.
The BC Seniors Advocate was appointed in March 2014 and is the first position of its kind in Canada. The Advocate has a broad mandate to identify and examine systemic issues affecting the well-being of seniors, raise awareness about resources available to seniors, and make recommendations to government and others who deliver seniors’ services related to health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income support.  The Seniors Advocate  does not investigate individual complaints. The position is governed by the Seniors Advocate Act.
    
    
The Seniors Advocate will be responsible for:
The Seniors Advocate will be responsible for:
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