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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] Where care feels like home — and the next generation is learning why it matters

A partnership between Optima Living and the University of Alberta is shaping the future of seniors’ care, one relationship at a time.

[News] S.P.R.U.C.E marks Seniors' Week in Sundre with activities

Non-profit group planned a play, barbecue, gala and aging well fair among other activities June 1 - 6

[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

Congratulations to the City of Grande Prairie on your Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award

the City of Grande Prairie was recognized with the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award. The award recognizes communities that are taking meaningful steps to support older adults by creating inclusive, accessible, and supportive environments.

[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