Aging Matters: Policy Implications of an Aging Workforce and Population
Upcoming Dates in the National Capital Region
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English
Summary
This one-day course highlights the policy and service delivery implications of the growing demographic of seniors in Canadian society that is challenging government, private sector, non-profit and societal assumptions about and responses to aging.
Discussion topics will include:
- A brief history and current context of Canadian and global approaches to aging
- The politics of an aging nation – impacts on health, wealth, retirement, pensions and longevity and more
- An overview of current government policies and programs directed to seniors, both in Canada and internationally
- Human dimensions of aging
- Institutional innovation and adaptation
- How to communicate with and engage older groups in society
- How to design appropriate infrastructure that supports the needs of seniors
- The role of technologies
- About changing workplace practices and knowledge transfer programs and intergenerational interactions
- Shifting from a view of scarcity and fear to embrace and seize the opportunities of these new demographic dynamics
- Examples and initiatives at the forefront
Who should participate in this course?
This course is designed for policy and program delivery staff in public sector organizations who are designing programs, policies, services, laws and regulations that will affect older persons in Canada.
What to expect
This one-day seminar-style course encourages reflection, sharing and active exchange of ideas, examples and strategies through structured exercises and thought-provoking guest presentations.
Course fee
The cost of this course is $990 (no HST) per person. The price includes expert facilitation, lunch and course materials in electronic form. Registration is done through an online registration system where you can select to pay by credit card or request an invoice.
Location and time
Our courses run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the IOG premises at 60 George St. in the Byward Market, downtown Ottawa.
Why this is important
Today, we have the largest group of seniors ever witnessed in Canada’s history, contributing to the age wave in our economy and society. From transportation systems, to financial offerings, housing, health and social services, the aging of our population is reshaping our workplaces, consumer markets, and our modes of service delivery.
Extending the learning
For those who wish to have an adapted course that is specific to their issues and requirements, customized course offerings can be delivered on request for branches, teams or groups, in English or French in any part of the country. For more information, contact Olga Arnaudova.
The IOG also offers the Coaching Circle, to assist executives and officers at all levels of government as well as non-profit and other organizations in the development of their leadership skills.
