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CANADA | Jun 04, 2026

[news] Announcing the 2026 Age Better Grant Recipients

HelpAge Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 Age Better grants.

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways t

[Survey] Understanding Supports Needed for People with Dementia

The Canadian Dementia Learning and Resource Network (CDLRN) at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging is launching a national survey to better understand the needs and gaps in support for people

[News] RBC Stronger Nonprofits Program

Supporting Canada's Nonprofit Sector

[News] Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors meet to discuss collaboration to support Canada’s aging population

Over the last two days, Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of old

[Grants] Evaluating community-based programs and social innovations that support aging in the community

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the "Evaluating community-based programs and social innovations that support aging in the community" fun

From Workplace to WINS: Small Acts. Real Change.

On April 30, United Way staff were at the Women in Need Society (WINS), one of many funded partners, for Day of Caring.

[Participate] Recruiting Older People with Experiences of Homelessness to Participate in an Interview on Stigma and Discrimination

The Aging in the Right Place Partnership research team is working on a project funded through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The proje

[Survey] National Profile for the Volunteer Engagement Profession

This survey aims to paint a picture of the current state of volunteering communities and the profession leading volunteering in Canada.

[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).