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CANADA | Apr 13, 2026

[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians

This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retirements and summarizes the reasons for retirement. Additionally, it uses data from the Survey of Finan

[News] Liv Mendelsohn and James Janeiro: Building a national strategy for caregivers, Canada’s unsung heroes

Caregiving leaders are pushing for changes and national strategy

Understanding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

[Campaign] Ageism Awareness 2024 Campaign

The International Day of Older Persons has been celebrated on October 1st globally each year since it was officially adopted by the UN in December of 1990. The day is an opportunity to officially r

[News] National Seniors Day is October 1st

Seniors Day is an occasion to celebrate all older adults across Canada

Seniors 4 Climate Cross Canada Outreach

Seniors to speak up in small or big ways about climate change on October 1st, International and Canada's Seniors' Day.

[Survey] Mental Health Research Canada

Greenshield and Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) are working together to better understand the mental health of Canadians working in the charitable sector

[News] Priority retirement activity: Cultivating social connections

Decades of research has shown that human happiness is tied closely to our relationships with the people in our lives.

[News] Healthy aging in place: Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults

Connaught Community Partnership Research Program funds activity spaces for older adults

[News] Identifying community resources to help seniors age in place

Supporting Healthy Aging Alberta’s social prescribing program, PolicyWise developed asset maps identifying community resources to help seniors enhance their health and quality of life