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BAO achievements in 2022 mean greater consumer protection for families in 2023
Year In Review We have a great foundation of consumer-protection improvements to build on in 2023, thanks to the efforts…
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BAO work continues in 2022 toward greater consumer protection, regulation and sector support
By Carey Smith, CEO & Registrar Looking Ahead and Year in Review We are harnessing innovative approaches and an expanded…
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Bereavement sector continues to adapt to the persistent and changing pandemic
Registrar’s Message / Beyond magazine By Carey Smith, CEO & Registrar, BAO Once steeped in tradition, professionals in Ontario’s bereavement…
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A year like no other
BAO Annual Report 2020/21 – CEO/Registrar’s COVID-19 Report It’s been a year like no other. As the 2020/21 fiscal year…
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A year of challenges and an opportunity to envision the future…
BAO Annual Report 2020/21 On behalf of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) it is my pleasure to introduce this…
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Providing consumer protection to grieving families
How can grieving families be protected from upselling of services or products and over-spending at a vulnerable time? The answer…
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BAO and bereavement professionals met the challenges of 2020 together for everyone’s safety in Ontario
We will all remember the year 2020 for challenges we overcame together for the safety of families, staff and for…
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Changes families are facing in their grief during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 17, 2020 – revised April 22, 2020 Families are hurting during the pandemic when it comes to grief and…