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   Considering the horrible incidents, the increase in horrible incidents   
   affecting the elderly, and considering the lack of response from the   
   government to those incidents, this position will be a very, very   
   important one. PROVIDING it is able to keep its independence from the BC   
   government and has the resources to do its job well.  A 'first' in   
   Canada - wish her well.   
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   CBC News Posted: Mar 19, 2014   
      
   Isobel Mackenzie named B.C.'s first seniors' advocate   
   New position created following 2011 report that uncovered wide-ranging   
   problems with seniors' care   
      
      
   Isobel Mackenzie has been named  B.C.first seniors' advocate by B.C.'s   
   Health Minister Terry Lake on Wednesday morning.   
      
   Mackenzie has been working for seniors for 18 years, most recently as   
   executive director of Beacon Community Services in Victoria.   
   Isobel Mackenzie   
      
   Isobel Mackenzie was named B.C.'s first seniors advocate on Wednesday.   
   (Beacon Community Services)   
      
   At the announcement in Vancouver, Mackenzie vowed to protect her   
   independence and represent seniors —  not the government — in her new role.   
      
   "I am honoured to accept this important position and look forward to   
   applying my experience as I set priorities and establish my mandate in   
   the coming weeks and months," she said.   
      
   According to Health Minister Terry Lake, Mackenzie has also worked in   
   the provincial public service and published papers on the retirement   
   industry.   
      
   "I am confident that we have found a strong voice for British Columbia's   
   nearly 700,000 seniors and I welcome Isobel as our first seniors   
   advocate," said Lake.   
      
   The seniors' advocate position is the first of its kind in Canada. Like   
   B.C.'s representative for children and youth, Mackenzie will be expected   
   to investigate allegations of abuse and keep an eye on the government   
   care system.   
      
   B.C. Premier Christy Clark first mooted creating the post last year   
   after a 2011 investigation by B.C.'s ombudsperson uncovered a wide range   
   of problems with the system and made 176 recommendations.   
      
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