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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[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 that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

[Newsletter] Congratulations Town of Cochrane on your Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award

On November 21, 2025, the Government of Alberta officially recognized the Town of Cochrane for its commitment to becoming a more age-friendly community and for developing a comprehensive age-friendly action plan.

[News] Record number of working Canadians now relying on food banks

Across the country, reports show food bank usage has hit unprecedented heights, even for those who are working.

[Report] Canada's Food Price Report 2026

Canadian families will spend up to $994 more on food next year.

[Feature] The many faces of loneliness

Older men struggle to navigate isolation. ‘Social prescribing’ can help ease its burden

[Report] Closing the Gap: Strengthening Access to Primary Care in Canada

The IFA, in collaboration with Simon Fraser University, is proud to share a new report on Access to Primary Care among Older Adults in Canada. The findings show a growing gap in access: one in five Ca

[Report] The Canada Pension Plan’s Evolving Contribution to Retirement Income Adequacy

What does it mean to be a super-aged society? For Canada, that question will soon demand an answer. By 2030, Canada will join Japan, Italy and Germany in transitioning to a super-aged nation, where mo

[Article] Good Policy You Can Measure: New Dental Care Program Is Already Benefiting Older Canadians

For the first time, we have an early indicator that the Canadian Dental Care Plan may be reducing hardship among older adults. According to new research from the National Institute on Ageing, the prop

[Report] Strategic Action Plan: Building Our Collective Power (2026-2030)

Our work is guided by Building Our Collective Power (2026–2030), our new Strategic Action Plan – created with input from hundreds of social impact leaders, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders acr

[Report] National Volunteer Action Strategy: What we're hearing (Summer 2025)

Through research, engagement and partnership, we hope to better understand the ever-changing and evolving landscape of volunteering.