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New survey data shows a clear gender gap in home care access: 57% of men accessed care when needed, compared to just 45% of women. ILC-Canada advocates for equitable healthcare for all older adults. 🇨🇦🏥 #HealthEquity #HomeCare #ILCCanada Get a copy of the report here: bit.ly/4h0MpH2

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy International Day of Older Persons! On Oct 1st, ILC-Canada joins the UN to advocate for "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives." We need age-inclusive systems & a binding UN Convention. 🇨🇦🌐 #IDOP2026 #OlderPersons #HumanRights #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, ILC-Canada honours Indigenous Elders, Survivors & communities. Reconciliation requires upholding human rights, honoring lived experience, & tackling inequality. 🧡 #NDTR #EveryChildMatters #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🌐 Ageism affects us all. Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation. 📢 Become a member: cstu.io/d6cf0b @camhnews.bsky.social #CCAA #ILCC #EndAgeism #Inclusion

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Policy must be shaped by lived experience. At ILC-Canada, our Older Persons Advisory Group ensures diverse voices—including racialized, low-income, & women older persons—directly guide our human rights & anti-ageism advocacy. 🇨🇦⚖️ #HumanRights #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Workplace ageism hurts workers and the economy. The OHRC identifies age bias as a leading workplace issue—ending it strengthens Canada’s economy and workforce. 🇨🇦💼 #WorkplaceEquity #EndAgeism #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Research drives better policy. ILC-Canada aligns with the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) to exchange global data and shape evidence-based rights policy. 🇨🇦🔬 #PolicyResearch #OlderPersons #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Human rights are lifelong and universal. ILC-Canada advocates for policies and treaties that protect dignity, autonomy, and equality at every stage of life. 🇨🇦🌐 #HumanRightsAtEveryAge #OlderPersons #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

👥 Organizations have power to change the future. Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and help end ageism across Canada. 📢 Become a member today: bit.ly/4gp0Kfu @nscentreonaging.bsky.social #EndAgeism #HumanRights #CCAA #ILCC

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Dementia care is a human rights issue. On World Alzheimer’s Day, ILC-Canada advocates for timely diagnosis, public support systems, and dignity for older persons living with cognitive changes. 🧠⚖️ #WorldAlzheimersDay #HumanRights #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Volunteer Canada & ILC-Canada are teaming up to grow the Pan-Canadian #Intergenerational Hub! 🇨🇦 This project connects girls & older racialized women, helps volunteers of all ages get involved, & shares good ideas across #Canada. Get involved. Learn More: bit.ly/4eMgoAL @ncccnc.bsky.social

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ageism in healthcare leads to delayed diagnoses and poorer health outcomes. Research shows that over 25% of older Canadians face age bias in medical settings. 🇨🇦🏥 #HealthEquity #EndAgeism #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1 in 2 people globally hold ageist attitudes. ILC-Canada supports the WHO Global Campaign to Combat Ageism through policy reform, education, and intergenerational connection. 📊 #CombatAgeism #OlderPersons #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When girls & older women connect, whole communities thrive! From mentorship to caregiving, intergenerational bonds build confidence & dismantle ageism for all ages. 💖👭 #Intergenerational #WomenAndGirls #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🙌 One voice can make a difference. Many voices can create change. Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) today. 👉 Become a member today: bit.ly/4gp0Kfu #CCAA #ILCC #EndAgeism #DignityForAll

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Global treaty negotiations continue! The UN Intergovernmental Working Group reconvenes in Geneva Oct 26–30 for its 2nd session drafting the Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. ILC-Canada is at the table. 🇺🇳⚖️ #UNConvention #OlderPersons #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Happy National Grandparents Day! Today is all about celebrating and honouring grandparents. Take time to call, visit, look through photos, and share stories together. 👵👴🇨🇦 #GrandparentsDay #OlderPersons #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ageism and gender discrimination intersect. 33% of older women in Canada experienced multiple forms of everyday ageism over 12 months, compared to 28% of men. ILC-Canada advocates for policy that protects older women's rights. 📊https://bit.ly/4h0MpH2 #OlderPersons #GenderEquity #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Canadian data drives global human rights! Findings from the NIA & ILC-Canada report on older women highlight systemic gaps that inform our advocacy at the UN in Geneva for a binding Convention. 🇨🇦🌐 #UNConvention #OlderPersons #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Age-based discrimination creates systemic barriers in employment, healthcare, and society. ILC-Canada works to transform these barriers into enforceable rights for older persons. 📊⚖️ #HumanRights #Ageism #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Humanity is living longer than ever before. For UN International Day of Older Persons 2026, ILC-Canada joins global leaders to rethink systems for longer, dignified, and equitable lives. 🇨🇦🌐 More details: bit.ly/4xuHSSi #UNIDOP2026 #Longevity #HumanRights #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This Labour Day, ILC-Canada recognizes the 1.2M+ older persons in Canada’s workforce. We advocate for age-inclusive workplaces, fair labour policies, and an end to workplace ageism. 🇨🇦💼 #LabourDay #OlderPersons #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Older women face unique barriers where ageism and sexism intersect, leading to higher rates of economic insecurity and isolation. ILC-Canada advocates for intersectional policy changes to protect the rights of older women. #OlderWomensRights #GenderEquity #HumanRights

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Ending ageism takes global action. ILC-Canada partners with GAROP, the ILC Global Alliance & WHO to push for a binding UN Convention protecting older persons' rights. Share to support the movement. @garopsec.bsky.social 🌍 #EndAgeism #HumanRights

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Gender inequality compounds over a lifetime. ILC-Canada advocates for legally binding human rights protections to ensure older women live with dignity & security. 🇨🇦⚖️ #HumanRights #OlderWomen #ILCCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Help improve air travel for older adults ✈️ Researchers at the University of Ottawa are inviting older adults to take part in a one-time online survey about their air travel experiences. Learn more and take the survey here: bit.ly/4xbOpS4

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Only 57% of racialized older women can consistently access needed healthcare in #Canada, compared to 70% of non-racialized women. ILC-Canada is highlighting these gaps to demand equitable health policy for all older persons. @cmadocs.bsky.social

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Canada now has more people over age 65 than under 15. 🇨🇦 ILC-Canada is an independent think tank working to ensure this demographic shift is a strength. We shape policies so older adults can stay healthy, secure, and actively connected. #ActiveAgeing #PolicyChange @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sidelining older workers is costly. A WEF study shows age discrimination is projected to cost Canada $7.5 billion in lost productivity by 2040. Experienced workers are assets, not liabilities. Let's build age-inclusive workplaces. #AgeInclusive #WorkplaceEquity #CanadianEconomy

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Based in Toronto, the IFA connects researchers and policymakers across nearly 80 countries. 🇨🇦🔬 They turn global research into local action to improve senior care and healthy ageing. @ccna-ccnv.bsky.social #HealthyAgeing #PolicyExchange #SeniorsHealth

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Connecting girls and older women breaks down ageist and sexist barriers. 👭 Intergenerational mentorship reduces isolation for seniors while building confidence and social skills in youth. We are stronger together. @ccsmh.bsky.social #GenerationsConnected #StrongerTogether

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Income dictates access to care. 54% of older women with adequate income access community supports consistently, compared to just 31% of those with inadequate income. ILC-Canada is calling for publicly funded, equitable care for all older persons. 📊Read the report: bit.ly/4h0MpH2

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Artificial divides isolate youth and older adults. The WHO confirms that intergenerational contact is one of the most effective ways to stop ageism. 👭 Connecting our generations builds mutual empathy and fights age-based bias. #GenerationsConnected #EndAgeism

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Ageism actively harms our health. 🧠 Studies show that older adults with a positive view of aging live 7.5 years longer than those who hold negative, ageist stereotypes. Let's change the way we think about growing older. @cmadocs.bsky.social #HealthyAging #EndAgeism #Longevity

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Ageism is harmful and costly. ILC-Canada is proud to support the WHO Global Campaign to Combat Ageism, driving educational and policy changes to build a world for all ages. 🧠🗣️@who.int #CombatAgeism #AWorld4AllAges #HealthyAging

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Help improve air travel for older adults. ✈️ Researchers at the University of Ottawa are inviting older adults to take part in a one-time online survey about their air travel experiences. Learn more and take the survey here: bit.ly/4xbOpS4

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A new report on Experiences of Older Women in Canada was released in July! With 6,000+ survey responses, it details how gender, race, & income impact ageing. Read the full research now! bit.ly/4h0MpH2 @niageing.ca #OlderWomensRights #AgeingInCanada

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌐 Ageism affects us all. Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation. 📢 Become a member: cstu.io/d6cf0b @agingsmart.bsky.social @nscentreonaging.bsky.social #CCAA #ILCC #EndAgeism #Inclusion

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This National Non-profit Day, we celebrate the power of mission-driven change. 🤝 As an independent charity, ILC-Canada works strictly to protect the human rights of older adults. Our sole focus is building a society where everyone can age with dignity. #NationalNonprofitDay #NND

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New survey data shows 61% of women aged 50+ in Canada experience loneliness, compared to 54% of men. Structural gaps like pension inequities & caregiving demands put older women at higher risk. #ILCCanada is pushing for systemic policy solutions. 📊 Read the report at bit.ly/4h0MpH2

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

History is in the making! The United Nations is actively writing a legally binding Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. ILC-Canada is on the global stage, ensuring Canadian voices help shape this essential human rights treaty. 🇺🇳⚖️ #UNConvention #HumanRights #AgeInclusion

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

No matter their local context, young people share the same aspirations: dignity, quality education, and opportunity. This #YouthDay, we celebrate the power of global solidarity to back youth leaders everywhere. @ilccanada.bsky.social #InternationalYouthDay #DifferentContextsCommonAspirations

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🌐 Ageism affects us all. Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation. 📢 Become a member: cstu.io/4be76c #EndAgeism #ILCC #CCAA

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Following a great session at the CBSS Sector Summit, ILC-Canada is keeping the momentum going! 🇨🇦 We are bringing our next Ageism Forum to Prince Edward Island this October. Watch for more information coming soon! ⚖️ #EndAgeism #PEI #HumanRights @nscentreonaging.bsky.social

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ILC Canada @ilccanada.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Ageism and sexism intersect to create unique barriers for older women. ILC-Canada is championing a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons to ensure safety, dignity, and equal rights for women at every stage of life. @ilccanada.bsky.social @ccsmh.bsky.social #OlderWomensRights #HumanRights

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