Social Action

Empowering Seniors Through Awareness and Education!

True advocacy is based on understanding and empowering ourselves and others. Through education and information sharing, the Cummings Centre Social Action Committee raises awareness about key issues facing seniors today such as ageism, Artificial Intelligence (AI), consumer protection, Elder abuse, frauds and scams, tenants’ rights, and so many other timely topics. The Social Action Committee is responsible for researching, planning and offering programs and resources that respond thoughtfully to questions and concerns of seniors.

Free Online Lecture

The Fraud & Scams Sub-Committee of Social Action at the Cummings Centre presents:

Protect yourself from Frauds and Scams

Monday, March 16 • 7 pm • Online • Free

Join us to learn practical and actionable ways to combat frauds and scams before they happen.

You are not alone! Scams are everywhere. With AI now part of the picture, fraud prevention requires new approaches.

Expert presenter Eric Ouimet, CFE will show you how to spot scams, protect your personal information, and navigate phone calls, emails, and online offers with confidence. He will share real-life examples, practical tips, and helpful resources to help you stay informed, safe, and secure. Simultaneous translation (English to French).

For more information, contact Joy Lawee at 514.734.1805 or email social.action@cummingscentre.org

Eric Ouimet

Certified Fraud Examiner

Our “Senior Fraud Prevention Training Program” is made possible in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

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Frauds and Scams Lecture Series

An initiative – whose aim is to raise awareness of the increasing threat of frauds and scams targeting vulnerable older adults, particularly within Quebec’s English-speaking minority.

Thanks to the generous funding from Employment and Social Development Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), enabling us to offer the “Senior Fraud Prevention Training Program.”

New Initiatives

Thank you to all who joined us at the Exclusive premiere of Ageless Monday, September 15 at the Gelber Centre.
A groundbreaking film produced by the Cummings Centre and directed by Joshua Dorsey that confronts ageism and its impact across all generations. The evening began with cocktails, followed by the film screening and an intimate Q&A with director Joshua Dorsey. This cinematic experience promises to challenge assumptions and spark meaningful conversation about how ageism impacts our society.

To attend an upcoming screening: 

 
To watch the trailer, click here
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Frauds and Scams Lecture Series

An initiative – whose aim is to raise awareness of the increasing threat of frauds and scams targeting vulnerable older adults, particularly within Quebec’s English-speaking minority.

Thanks to the generous funding from Employment and Social Development Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), enabling us to offer the “Senior Fraud Prevention Training Program.”

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