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CANADA | Sep 21, 2026

[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 ($1,000) will be presented to a graduate student enrolled at a Canadian college or university who has demo

[Article] How age-friendly public spaces support independence and connection

Public spaces greatly affect our everyday lives. Sidewalks, parks, green spaces, and other shared areas allow us to exercise, meet others, participate in communities, and complete errands that sustain

[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study

Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investig

[Article] What do Canadians think of charities and nonprofits?

Highlights from Imagine Canada research

[Participate] Help Improve Air Travel for Older Adults

Researchers at the University of Ottawa want to better understand what makes air travel easier or more challenging for older adults.Who can take part?Adults aged 60+ who have travelled by air in the p

[News] Top 7 Over 70 recipients for 2026 announced

The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the seven recipients of its 2026 Top 7 Over 70 awards, recognizing older adults who continue to make significant contributions to their communities.

[Invitation to Apply] Together Across Generations (TAG) Initiative

Support to bring intergenerational programming to your community

[Report] Imagine Canada Annual Report 2025

Focusing ForwardIf 2024 showed us that the sector is strongest when we work together, 2025 challenged us to build on that strength with renewed clarity and purpose. Amid global uncertainty, a federal

[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support

[News] Innovative aging-in-place program expanding to Medicine Hat

The nationally renowned Oasis aging-in-place program is expanding to Medicine Hat starting in August.