Conversations Live with Stuart McNish is a long form, thoughtful, public affairs dialogue series seeking to advance our understanding of the big issues of our times. 

Public Affairs Dialogue

Live Long & Prosper

May 27th, 2025 @ 5:30pm Pacific

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Growing old isn't for the faint of heart.

Physical health, mental health, financial health, and loneliness are some of the issues we all face as we clear the 70-year mark.

What is it about British Columbia that we're near the top of the global longevity spectrum?

As you age do you fear health care resources, mental health resources, a lack of social services, a lack of social networks, or a lack of money?


The panelists

Terry Lake
CEO – BC Care Providers

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Dan Levitt
BC Seniors Advocate

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Carolyn Bell
KPMG

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Pamela McDonald
BC Securities Commission

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Colin Milner
International Council on Active Aging

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Permit to Prosperity - the Sequel

with Keivan Hirji, Kim Lawrence, Martin Turenne, Michael Goehring, Nalaine Morin, Stuart McDonald

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About the host

For more than 35 years Stuart McNish has been involved in video journalism and storytelling.

Oh Boy Productions, his video and television studio produces TV shows, corporate videos and live on-line events.

Stuart has won numerous awards for his work in television news and for the past 8 years he has hosted Conversations That Matter which airs on television stations, online on Postmedia websites across Canada and on numerous platforms around the world.

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