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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

Healthy Aging Alberta Update to Community: July 2023

This update highlights some steps Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) has taken over the last few months to continue collaboratively advancing the development of our province's Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector.

Federal Minister Announces $1.68 Million for Alberta Organizations Supporting Seniors

"I felt like I was given back my freedom and safety to do whatever I needed to do."

How Easy Is It for Seniors to Meet New People and Make Lasting Connections?

Staying engaged with your community and those around you can become more difficult as you age for a variety of reasons.

New Horizons for Seniors Program (Community-Based Projects) Call for Proposals Opens August 1!

The Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, highlights how the New Horizons for Seniors Program benefits seniors while announcing that the upcoming call for proposals for community-based projects is opening

Sharing Values, Not Just ‘Valuables’ With Next Generation

Edmonton retiree aims to expand awareness of ethical wills--a way to pass on beliefs and offer guidance after a loved one passes.

New Okotoks Company Aims to Keep Seniors in Their Homes

Home maintenance company exclusively for seniors aims to reduce stress by being their one-stop shop.

How to Have a Financial Intervention—for Your Aging Parent

Discussing finances with aging family members can be fraught—as my siblings and I learned during a recent emergency “intervention” with our dad—but it’s important for everyone’s mental health to get it done. Here’s how to sidestep the drama and avoid the many mistakes that my family made.

Helping Visually Impaired Albertans Find Work

Alberta’s government is providing $1 million to help Albertans with vision impairment find and maintain meaningful employment.

Opinion: Let’s Make Edmonton an ‘Age-Friendly’ Community

Aging is an inevitable reality — not only do people and communities change demographically, our buildings and infrastructure transform and shift overtime. This ongoing change presents us with incredible opportunities to build a city that works well for everyone.