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NDP seniors critic Lori Sigurdson has tabled a new private member’s bill that, if passed, would establish an independent Alberta seniors’ advocate.
Similar to what already exists in British Columbia, Bill 215, the Seniors’ Advocate Act, tabled Thursday, would create an office independent from government that would help seniors navigate services, provide policy recommendations and be able to conduct non-binding reviews if systemic issues or issues in the public interest arise.
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Seniors have been disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Alberta, more than 1,200 seniors in continuing care or supportive living sites have died of the virus. In British Columbia, the independent advocate there has investigated large outbreaks and studied the impact of restrictions on seniors.
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Alberta reported 325 new cases of COVID-19 Friday as the NDP Opposition called on the provincial government to re-establish an independent seniors’ advocate with investigative powers.
With seniors in care making up the majority of COVID-19 deaths, NDP seniors and housing critic Lori Sigurdson said the pandemic has shone a light on existing and growing problems in seniors care, but there are few avenues for seniors to turn to for help or to push for reforms.
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