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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

Growing Older

The world is getting older. Globally, longevity is increasing markedly, and birth rates are falling. This demographic reality is often portrayed in calamitous terms. Economists, politicians, policyma

Antidepressants More Likely to Be Prescribed to LTC Residents Than Other Seniors: Report

Seniors living in long-term care across the country were three times more likely to have been prescribed antidepressants over the last five years than those in the community, a new report from the

Launching CompassionateAlberta.ca

With the support of the Government of Alberta, Covenant Health’s Palliative Institute is launching a website dedicated to raising awareness of advance care planning and palliative care. Launched on

Grants Will Support Diversity and Combat Racism

Alberta is launching a new grant program to increase cultural awareness and help Albertans address racism. The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant Program is investing $1 million for community org

Making Seniors Feel Right at Home

The new 115-unit Gilchrist Commons seniors lodge is addressing the need for more affordable seniors housing in northeast Calgary. Seniors are already moving into their new homes located near a full r

Bursaries to Assist Health-Care Aides

Alberta’s government is investing $12.8 million to create new bursaries to assist students with education costs and encourage them to become Health Care Aids (HCAs). The HCA Education Funding p

Senior for Hire

Age is a popular talking point for the boss and a couple of employees at an Edmonton hardware store. "I enjoy the challenge and I like to mentor people," said Bill McGregor, 67, who has been managing

MRU Chair Focuses on Unique Needs of Aging Population

Mount Royal University’s chair in Older Adult Health is more aware than ever of the challenges and opportunities for the University in focusing on this growing segment of the population. Jocelyn Re

Seniors’ Debt a Growing Concern, Says Alberta Credit Counsellor

Whether it's the cost of groceries, utility bills, pump prices, or rising interest rates, Calgary credit counsellor Shari Thiel says something has caused more seniors to fall into debt and reach out f