Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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On Thursday, March 31, 2022, UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs co-hosted a virtual panel discussion with the United Nations Association in Canada – Vancouver Branch and UBC School of Social Work about the challenges facing long term care in B.C. and Canada, as part of the 2022 Richard B. Splane Lecture in Social Policy.

Panelists:
- Isobel Mackenzie, Seniors Advocate, British Columbia
- Pat Armstrong, Distinguished Research Professor in Sociology, York University
- Máire Kirwan, Private Sector Coordinator, Hospital Employees’ Union

Land Acknowledgement, Welcome & Closing Remarks:
- Prof. Donna Baines, Director, UBC School of Social Work

Background to the annual Splane Lecture, Introductions to Partners:
- Patsy George, Past President, United Nations Association in Canada, Vancouver Branch

Moderator:
- Tim Stainton, Professor, UBC School of Social Work; Director, Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship

For full bios and event details, visit: sppga.ubc.ca/events/event/the-crisis-in-long-term-care-richard-b-splane-lecture-in-social-policy