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CANADA | Nov 13, 2026

[Report] Planning for 2027: Sector Forecasts & Priorities

How are Canadian Charities closing out 2026 and planning for 2027?This survey, which examines the year-end priorities of Canadian charities, is the last one for 2026. The majority of participating charities, 60%, mostly achieved their organizational goals, 21% partially achieved their priorities, 5%

[Recording] State of the Canadian Nonprofit Sector: Trends to Watch for 2027

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our State of the Nonprofit Sector panel discussion at the 2026 CharityVillage Awards! Our sector experts explored the key trends and challenges shaping Canada

[Award] nominate a female content creator

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[Participate] International State of the Sector survey

How does it really feel to work in the charitable and nonprofit sector right now? nfpResearch's International State of the Sector survey asks staff, trustees and volunteers in any role about the mood

[Media Release] Budget 2026: Milestone Change to Canada Caregiver Credit Puts Money into the Pockets of Caregivers

Toronto, November 5, 2026 – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is heartened to see real, concrete, action for caregivers in the 2026 Federal B

[Article] Cochrane launches social prescribing pilot for older adults

A two-year social prescribing pilot has been launched to help continue making Cochrane an age-friendly community.

[Video Article] This 93-year-old sprinter’s muscle could hold clues for healthy aging

Emma Maria Mazzenga is breaking world records and challenging scientific assumptions about aging. CBC’s Megan Williams hits the track with the 93-year-old Italian sprinter to find out what keeps her moving and why researchers are so interested in her physiology.

[Article] Minister's Seniors Service Awards 2026

On October 1, 2026, recipients, community leaders and guests gathered at Government House in Edmonton for the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The ceremony honoured nine individuals and organizations for their outstanding service and the meaningful difference they make in the lives of Alberta’s seniors.

[Participate] Dementia Community Survey (DemCS)

A WHO-supported survey is collecting perspectives on dementia support and care in communities around the world.tinyurl.com/dementia-community-surveyThe survey takes 10-15 minutes, is available in 16 l

[Apply] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University and Entente Education Canada are hosting the 2026 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition. The graduate award ($1,00