On November 4-5, 2013, the Institute for Research on Public Policy hosted a symposium on creating age-friendly communities, in collaboration with the Government of Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the City of Toronto. The symposium brought together key academic researchers, decision-makers and a broad range of stakeholders. Participants discussed all aspects of age-friendly communities – healthy aging, housing, transportation and mobility, and social participation and recreation.
Presentations:
Keynote Address by Dr. Samir Sinha
Keynote Address by Stephen M. Golant
Welcome and introduction
Session 1 – Ontario municipalities’ role and function in implementing a seniors strategy
Mark Rosenberg
Margaret Denton
Josh Matlow
Debbie Amaroso
Session 1 – Discussion
Session 2 – Governance issues in key policy areas: Break-out sessions
A. Housing
Margie Carlson
Lynn McDonald
Steve Pomeroy
Session 2A – Discussion
B. Long-term care, assisted living
Graham W. S. Scott
Monika Turner
Session 2B – Discussion
C. Mobility and transportation systems
Christian E. Fisker
Glenn R. Miller
Harry Kitchen
Session 2C – Discussion
D. Community and recreational services
Howie Dayton
Jacqueline Powell
Caroline Andrew
Session 2D – Discussion
E. Aging communities in large urban areas, suburbs, midsize cities
Pierre Filion
Wayne Chu
Clara Freire
Cheryl Hitchen
Session 2E – Discussion
F. Aging communities in rural, northern and remote communities
Elaine Wiersma
Paul Rosebush
Mark Skinner
Session 2F – Discussion
Session 3: Plenary Session
