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CANADA | Nov 10, 2026

[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 of the sector, their own organisation's prospects, which criticisms are fair, AI, and how work feels

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

[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