Annual General Meeting of the British Columbia Government Retired Employees’ Association
April 23rd, 2026, starting at 9:00 am
Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665 56 St., Delta BC
Keynote Speaker – Connie Jorsvik – Author, Speaker, Healthcare Navigator & Patient Advocate
Navigating the BC Healthcare System
Connie Jorsvik is a healthcare navigator and patient advocate, published author and speaker. She is the former National Advance Care Planning Coordinator for Dying with Dignity Canada and is the author of Advance Care Planning: Prepare for Serious Illness and Navigating the BC Healthcare System. She is the founder of Patient Pathways Healthcare Navigation, Planning + Education.
At the BCGREA AGM Connie gave an overview of her upcoming Patient Pathways Empowered Patient Webinar Series. BCGREA members were introduced to the topics that will be discussed in much more depth via the Webinars. Times and topics are listed below, look for more information to come!
For her information sheet from the AGM, please click HERE
May 19, 2026 ZOOM 1:00 – 2:30pm Understand Advanced Care Planning
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83741052377?pwd=bWHZlGZM8D8oV6JChcX1p5hOEbzr39.1
Advance Care Planning is an umbrella term for conversations and documents for adults of all ages and at all levels of health. It involves determining your values, beliefs, and preferences for future healthcare and treatments in the event that you are unable to speak for yourself due to a serious illness or dementia. We discuss vital documents and then how to have courageous conversations with loved ones and healthcare teams.
June 2, 2026 ZOOM 1:00 – 2:30pm Understanding Resuscitation and Heroics
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81364971546?pwd=ynUaBOJhQYGCQtr2eqdvDimRSltXLA.1
Many people say they wouldn’t want heroics, but few of us know what that really means and how the term applies as we get older and approach the end of our lives. By the end of this workshop will understand ‘resuscitation’ and the treatments you might and might not want during serious and critical illness, or frailty and dementia. You will have more confidence in having courageous conversations with your loved ones, future decision-makers, and your healthcare team.
June 16, 2026 ZOOM 1:00 – 2:30pm Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84852186970?pwd=d0IWKDjl8ZLmxkDwuBDGCHUPQZaVKY.1
While this is the toughest subject in the webinar series, it is likely the most important. There is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about MAiD. By the end of this workshop, you will understand the safeguards, who qualifies, the process for applying and approval, and the support available for you and your loved ones.
The Public Service Pension Plan provided a Trustee Presentation on:
- Investment Strategy
- Responsible Investing
- Recent Headlines
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits.
To view the presentation slides, click HERE