A Two-Part Event 

 

MORNING – SEMINAR  
Aging and Public Policy: Creating Space

This seminar stems from an initiative by the CAG Student Connection, who requested an accessible introduction to the field of public policies and how it relates to aging and older adults. 

In the morning, professors in public policy from the department of political science at Concordia University offer three sessions surveying different aspects of the field. Speakers include: 

• Alexandra Charette, PhD, Affiliate Professor, Department of Political Science, Concordia University; Associate Researcher, CREGÉS

• Meghan Joy, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Concordia University. Researcher, CREGÉS

• Patrik Marier, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Political Science, Concordia University; Scientific Director, CRÉGES

 

Language: sessions are available in French and in English

 

AFTERNOON – SYMPOSIUM  
Public Policy and Aging: Lessons from Home and Abroad 

This symposium presents concrete examples of public policy development relating to aging, highlighting the essential role of researchers and the value of collaboration between research and political action. 

Cases from Quebec, New Brunswick, Canada, and France illustrate the varied contexts and approaches that can be employed.  

By bringing together students, researchers, professionals from the community sector, and representatives from the public service, this event aims to build bridges between sectors with a view to developing public policies that are more inclusive and grounded. 

Speakers include: 

• Valérie Bourgeois-Guérin, PhD, Associate Professor, Département de psychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal; Researcher, CREGÉS

• Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, PhD, Professor, Faculté des sciences de la santé et des services communautaires, Université de Moncton, New Brunswick

• Loïc Trabut, PhD, Researcher, Institut national d’études démographiques (INED), France

• Patrik Marier, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Political Science, Concordia University; Scientific Director, CRÉGES

• Québec’s Senior Secretariat

 

Language: symposium in French with simultaneous translation into English with Word.ly 

 

Objectives : 

• Promote exchanges between academia, community, and policy sectors

• Highlight the role and development of public policy in the field of aging 

• Explore the relationship between public policy and the fulfillment of needs, rights, and experiences of older adults

 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

1. Expand your understanding of public policy

2. Discover how gerontology research can inform and influence policy in ways that best promote the interests of older adults

 

Workshop Format:

The seminar and symposium will take place at the Hotel Bonaventure (900 Rue De la Gauchetière O), Montreal on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The morning seminar is from 8:30-1:00pm (including lunch) and the afternoon symposium is from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. You may register for the seminar, the symposium, or both. You can find full details about the programs of each half-day here: https://creges.ca/en/activite/cag2025/