Independent Seniors Advocate

WHEREAS there are no coordinated seniors advocacy services funded by any level of government to properly investigate issues and concerns raised by seniors and their families; AND WHEREAS the seniors population is increasing dramatically at the same time that government funding cutbacks are severely impacting seniors; AND WHEREAS this gap in social policy is leading to potential abuse of seniors, causes unnecessary anxiety to seniors and their families, and places additional stress on municipalities that are forced to provide supports to seniors who fall into these gaps: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities support the establishment of an independent Seniors Advocate as an officer of the legislature.