Cyber Safety & Digital Confidence for Older Adults
At WE Seniors Westend Seniors Activity Centre, we are committed to helping older adults stay active, connected, informed, and empowered. In today’s digital world, cyber safety and digital confidence are essential to maintaining independence, well-being, and peace of mind.
Our mission and values closely align with those of Connected Canadians, particularly their focus on empowerment through education, inclusivity and accessibility, community connection, and supporting independence. By sharing Connected Canadians’ trusted programs and resources, we aim to ensure older adults have the knowledge, skills, and practical tools they need to stay safe online and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Learning Opportunities from Connected Canadians
Connected Canadians regularly offers free virtual workshops on topics such as:
- Cyber safety and online scam awareness
- Protecting personal and financial information
- Responding to cyber incidents
- Using digital tools safely and confidently
WE Seniors will be sharing information about upcoming Connected Canadians workshops on this page so members can easily access these learning opportunities. Thanks to generous support from RBC, the Ottawa Community Foundation, and Desjardins, this six-part workshop series covers essential topics that will empower you to feel more confident and independent as you navigate the digital world. All workshops will take place on Zoom, making it easy to join from the comfort of your home. Below you’ll find the full schedule, including topics, descriptions, and dates — all tailored to help you strengthen your online safety skills.
Workshop details are listed below.
A Virtual Workshop Series by Connected Canadians
In partnership with RBC, The Ottawa Community Foundation, and Desjardins
We’re excited to share a new free virtual workshop series designed to help older adults build cyber safety knowledge, stay safe online, and respond confidently if things go wrong. These sessions cover essential digital safety skills — from recognizing scams and social engineering to practical tools that protect your personal information.
Supported by The Ottawa Community Foundation
Explore today’s digital landscape, learn to recognize common online risks, and gain practical strategies to protect your personal information with confidence.
Date & Time: February 3, 2026 at 11:30 am MST (English) – Virtual (Zoom)
Supported by The Ottawa Community Foundation
Learn how to support friends, family, and peers who have experienced scams or cyber incidents – from offering reassurance to sharing trusted resources and building community resilience.
Date & Time: February 10, 2026 at 11:30 am mST (English) – Virtual (Zoom)
Supported by The Ottawa Community Foundation
Learn how scammers use impersonation, manipulation, and urgent requests to trick people online, with practical tips to recognize and respond safely.
Date & Time: January 13, 27 & February 24, 2026 at 11:30 am MST (English) – Virtual (Zoom)
Supported by The Ottawa Community Foundation
Participants will learn how to recognize warning signs of a cyber incident and practice simple response strategies to feel prepared and confident if problems arise.
Date & Time: January 20, February 5 & 17, 2026 at 11:30 am MST (English) – Virtual (Zoom)
Supported by The Ottawa Community Foundation
Participants will build knowledge and confidence to protect themselves from common online scams and fraud.
Date & Time: March 24, April 9 & 21, 2026 at 11:30 am MST (English) – Virtual (Zoom)
Supported by The Ottawa Community Foundation
Participants will learn how to protect their devices and online accounts using simple, effective digital safety tools.
Date & Time: March 12, April 7 & 28, 2026 at 11:30 am MST (English) – Virtual (Zoom)
If you have any questions or need help with registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. And stay tuned—we’ll be offering even more Cyber Safety workshops throughout 2026 to help you stay safe online.
Special thanks to RBC, the Ottawa Community Foundation, and Desjardins for making these workshops possible and for their ongoing commitment to digital literacy and online safety for older adults.
This workshop series is also supported in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.