Saturday, Oct. 4, 9am – 5pm
Montreal, September 2025 — Legal Matters Affecting Seniors: Understanding Your Rights, an upcoming conference presented in recognition of National Seniors Day by Seniors Action Quebec (SAQ) sold out quickly, highlighting the vital need for Quebec’s English-speaking seniors and their families to proactively examine and organize their affairs. The all-day conference, featuring leading elder law and health matter experts, takes place on Saturday, October 4 at the accessible Le Nouvel Hotel.
Seniors Action Quebec‘s first major event of 2025 brings together experts to address the unique challenges facing seniors today. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and actionable strategies to protect their rights, navigate complex legal matters, and get answers to their most pressing concerns. This milestone event represents the resilience and thought leadership within Quebec’s seniors’ community.
Seniors currently comprise almost 25% of Quebec’s population, with an even larger share in regions outside Montreal. Seniors Action Quebec is committed to advocating for the needs of English-speaking seniors and enhancing their wellbeing via research, live events and online resources available in English, for all seniors and organizations supporting seniors across Quebec.
“I am thrilled with the strong response to our conference. It proves seniors need comprehensive legal information and the opportunity to socialize and build networks.” — Ruth Pelletier, founder and conference moderator, Seniors Action Quebec
Moderated by longtime seniors advocate Ruth Pelletier, the conference will cover timely current topics including: Elder mistreatment – recognition, prevention, and financial abuse; Rights in long-term care and independent living; Legal essentials for seniors to proactively organize their affairs in anticipation of death or legal incapacity; Understanding the role of the Public Curator; Challenges, resources support and rights for those experiencing hearing loss; Benefits of intergenerational programs & fighting ageism; and Understanding the role of the CLSCs. A question & answer period will follow each presentation.
“As Canada’s population ages, seniors face increasingly complex legal challenges that can impact their quality of life and financial security. This conference is designed to empower seniors and their families with vital knowledge to make informed decisions at this stage of life.”
— Paulina Abarca-Cantin, Executive Director, Seniors Action Quebec
Conference presenters:
Daphne Nahmiash, Ph.D., past president, Handicap Life Dignity and affiliate member, McGill Research Centre for Studies on Aging
Christine Baldry, MSW
Ura Greenbaum, LLL, long-time advocate for individuals & families under the Public Curator
Maître Allan Gold, B.A., B.L.C., attorney, author and retirement counselor
Ms. Lise Doiron, associate service quality complaints commissioner, Office of the Service Quality Control Commissioner
Heidy Wager, executive director, Hear Entendre Québec
Farat Joachim, Bsc. N., coordonnatrice intérim des process d’accès de la Premier Ligne
Tracie Swim, co- founder and director WIN Intergenerational Network
Dr. Linda Dyer, Ph.D., Concordia University
Thanks to a partnership with Hear Entendre Quebec, the conference will be completely hearing accessible. Hear Entendre Québec will be present to assist with accessibility devices for the public.
“Accessibility gets you in the room. Inclusion makes sure your voice matters. That’s the future we’re building with Seniors Action Quebec.” — Heidy Wager, Executive Director, Hear Québec
Since 2012, Seniors Action Quebec has been a constant, with a mission centered on building stronger communities, fostering a more inclusive province, and creating a better society for all. This exceptionally informative conference will be filmed and presented on SAQ’s YouTube channel post-conference.
Legal Matters Affecting Seniors: Understanding Your Rights
Saturday, October4, 2025
9:00am– 5:00pm; doors open at 8:30am
Le Nouvel Hotel, 1740 René Lévesque Blvd. West, Montreal H3H 1R3
On-site paid parking available at Le Nouvel Hotel
Guy-Concordia or Lucien-L’Allier Metro / Bus No. 150
About Seniors Action Quebec
Seniors Action Quebec is a not-for-profit provincial organization whose mission is to identify, advance, and address the needs of English-speaking seniors and to support organizations who work with and on behalf of English-speaking seniors, throughout the province of Québec.
About Hear Entendre Québec www.hearhear.org
Hear Entendre Québec works for a world where hearing loss is never a barrier to participation
