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CANADA | Apr 13, 2026

[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians

This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retirements and summarizes the reasons for retirement. Additionally, it uses data from the Survey of Finan

[Article] Reimagining Canada Post: Leveraging this National Asset to Better Strengthen Social Connection and Support Ageing in the Right Place

Postal workers have a daily presence in neighbourhoods, which gives them unique insight into the well-being of many of the people they serve.

[Study] Research Participants Needed - Dementia Stigma in Hospitals and Its Impact on Care

confidential one-hour virtual interview with people living with dementia and caregivers

[Study] Canadian Study on the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees

Despite the high numbers of solo retirees, we know little about their wellbeing and lived experience. This study will capture their voices.

[Article] Revolutionizing Senior Care: Optima Living and University of Alberta Spark a Transformative Partnership

A groundbreaking collaboration between Optima Living and the University of Alberta's Department of Medicine, under the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, led by Professor of Healthy Aging, Dr. Adrian Wagg, is shaping the future of care.

[New Coalition] Fair Funding for Nonprofits

Fair Funding for Nonprofits launches new website and newsletter

[News] Vaccine Report Card 2025

This year’s expanded assessment covers three respiratory illness seasons and includes new scoring that better matches today’s immunization landscape.

[Article] #AWorldSightDay Call to Action

Vision as a Pillar of Healthy Ageing: A World Sight Day Call to Action

[Briefing Note] High Demand and Constrained Capacity in Charitable Sector

Canada’s charitable sector is under immense pressure.

[Blog] Prescriptions for aging well: Muscle, strength and protein matter

As we age, many of us begin to think more seriously about how to maintain our health, independence, and quality of life. In a recent webinar, Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, shared compelling insights into how muscle, strength, and protein play a vital role in aging well.