Without bold political vision and proper investment, too many older adults find themselves without the care, services and support they need. It’s time to face this reality head on and break the silence so we can build a society where growing old with dignity is the rule, not the exception.

Québec was finally headed for sensible legislation that would have obliged every workplace, without exception, to adopt prevention mechanisms. But the bill on labour relations (Bill 101) is now turning everything upside down, creating a two-track system that minimizes the prevention obligations of institutions providing health care, social services, and education. Here’s what you need to know.  

In Québec’s remote regions, it’s not unusual for people to spend hours on the road to get medical attention, wait months to access services, or simply do without care because of staff shortages. This is not normal! 

Technology is already part of our practices, but its use raises important questions. Whether we’re talking about data protection, the dehumanization of services or professional ethics, we need to define the place of technology in the health and social services system.