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CANADA | May 05, 2026

[News] Seniors-serving groups discuss solutions at Lac La Biche meeting

Community-based seniors-serving organizations from northern Alberta came together in Lac La Biche April 17 for an annual regional gathering, hosted by Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA).

[News] CCNDR to expand cybersecurity resources for non-profits with new CoLab

Supporting the non-profit sector with data management and literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and emerging technologies like AI.

[Policy Brief] Developing an Artificial Intelligence Framework for the Health and Wellbeing of Older Canadians

This brief examines the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada, with a central focus on its impacts on older Canadians. As AI-enabled technologies become more common in health care, lon

[Event] The 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is a national physical activity and sport participation initiative encouraging everyone in Canada to make room to move and get active t

[Infographic] Formal volunteering by retired Canadians

This infographic looks at formal volunteering among Canadians 55 years and over in 2023

Minister's Seniors Service Awards - Nominations Close April 30!

This is a final reminder to submit nominations for the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards before the nomination period closes.

[Form] Canadian Social Health Sector Directory

Is Your Organization Addressing Social Health? A New National DirectoryThe Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health is developing a national directory of organizations, groups, initiatives,

[Report] How is inflation affecting Canadian charities?

Week published: April 21, 2026This week's report explores the impact of current economic pressures on Canadian charities. The survey examines the effects of economic issues such as inflation, tariffs,

[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 retire

COURAGE Action for Better Aging: April Action Update

The COURAGE advocacy campaign continues, highlighting the need for a national aging strategy that addresses the key issues and opportunities that older adults and their support systems face across Canada.