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OSSCO©©© provides the following information and links on issues interest to seniors and OSSCO©©© members. This includes information from third parties. The content of this information is provided solely as a convenience and not as an endorsement. OSSCO©©© is not responsible for the content of linked third party sites and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such third party Web sites. Further information regarding any of these issues may be obtained by following the supplied links.

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May 2026

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Spring Fling: a Lifestyle & Learning Event for People 55+

Tuesday May 5th 2026 Join us at this OSSCO event designed to help you live life to the fullest!. Explore, listen, and learn. Reimagine your future possibilities with our inspirational speakers. Discover the latest trends and innovations from more than 25 exhibitors. Connect with local services and your peers. Discover what you need to age

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Nov 2025

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OSSCO’S SENIORS’ LIVING SHOW WITH HOLIDAY MARKET

OSSCO’s Seniors Living Show builds relationships with the seniors’ community. Showcase your offering as an exhibitor to help visitors age well. Display your products in our vibrant Holiday Market and bring joy to visitors. Share your valuable insights as an expert speaker. Our seniors’ community will discover you as they explore and experience an event

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Nov 2025

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2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market

2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market — Save the Date OSSCO invites you to the 2025 Seniors Living Show with Holiday Market, presented in partnership with Chartwell Retirement Residences. Join us on Thursday, 20 November 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 3B7. This festive, information-packed

14
May 2025

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Thank you for making 2025 Lifestyle Spring Fling a success!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our event yesterday! It was a joy to meet you and share such a fun and inspiring day together. A big thank-you to all our amazing exhibitors and volunteers for bringing your energy and expertise to the event. Special thanks to our event sponsor: OSC GetSmarter AboutMoney.ca Caricature

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May 2025

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2024 OSSCO’s 12th Annual Seniors’ Conference

Dear Friends, On behalf of OSSCO, thank you for being part of our 12th Annual Seniors’ Conference – Seniors and the Law. To all the attendees who joined us, your energy, engagement, and thoughtful questions made the day vibrant and meaningful. To our speakers, thank you for generously sharing your time, insights, and expertise. You helped demystify important legal issues

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Apr 2025

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Affordability: Who’s Ready to Revisit Canada’s Income Tax Structure by Elizabeth Macnab, Executive Director, OSSCO

OSSCO often gets questions for help on social themes including financial matters. Until recently I never connected the following issues i.e. CPP reductions when a spouse dies; struggling to eat; seeking affordable (geared to income) housing; finding subsidies for hydro /gas; and, outliving retirement savings, to a common root cause: tax inequality for single/single seniors.

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Apr 2025

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Another View on Affordability: Promoting Fairness for Single-Income Individuals in Canada: Tackling Taxation Discrimination Against Single Older People. By Elizabeth Brown

As Canada’s population ages, a growing number of older adults—many of whom are single—are finding themselves at a financial disadvantage, not because of poor planning or lack of responsibility, but because of systemic inequities built into our tax policies. Single seniors have carried a disproportionate tax burden for too long compared to their coupled counterparts,

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