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At the end of October, the Research Chair submits its Annual Report to its funding agency, the Secretariat aux aînés, which is integrated with the Québec Ministry of Health and Social Services.

As co-author, Marie Beaulieu produces two articles in a special edition of Cahiers francophones de soins palliatifs. (French-language Handbook on Palliative Care). They assemble contributions from the humanities, social sciences and health sciences and focus on three different national contexts: Québec, France, and Switzerland.

Established by the Québec Minister of Families following the adoption of the Concerted Action Plan to Prevent and Counter Bullying and Cyberbullying 2020–2025 this seven-member committee supports the ministry in the implementation of its first measure.

During the International Day of Older Persons, which is held every year on October 1, many activities are organised throughout the world to promote and enhance the role of older adults in contemporary society.