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Council on Aging of Ottawa (The)

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815 St Laurent Blvd, Suite 217
Ottawa, ON
K1K 3A7
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613-789-3577
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Mon-Thu 9am-3pm
Last update: Mar 4, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call or apply online

Eligibility / Target Population
No restrictions

Fees
Membership fee, $40 * organizational membership $100 * corporate membership $250

Executives
Paul-Émile Cloutier - Interim President

Contacts
Sarah Bercier - Executive Director
613-789-3577 ext 2 * s.bercier@coaottawa.ca

Languages
English ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Services Act

Language Notes
Designated Agency under the French Language Act

Area Served
Ottawa (City of) and area

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Advocacy group on seniors' issues * volunteer opportunities

Volunteer-run committees meet to discuss the following seniors issues:
  • Age-Friendly Ottawa: group working with the City of Ottawa, community partners, and seniors to maximize healthy and active aging
  • transportation
  • health
  • housing
  • income security
  • francophone issues
  • social inclusion

Education services:
  • eight sessions offered in English and eight sessions offered in French yearly, often with a focus on how seniors can age better
  • income security course for individuals retiring on a low income
  • 55 Alive Refresher Driving Course: in-class learning for people 55 years and older
  • in-class driving lessons for older seniors
  • housing options course
  • Understanding Transport As We Age: exploration of local transportation options
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