
B.C. seniors have lowest financial support in Canada, says advocate
VICTORIA — A new report says seniors in B.C. are having a harder time getting by than seniors in other parts of Canada.
Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie said British Columbia ranks last among Canada’s provinces and territories in providing key financial support for seniors.
In a report released by her office, it found the province provides the lowest support for seniors in nine areas, including home support, eye exams, hearing aids and monthly supplements.
Mackenzie said she was surprised to see B.C. at the bottom of the list.