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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

Current homeowners prefer aging in place – survey

More than nine out of 10 (91%) Canadian homeowners have said that they are planning to remain in their current abodes for as long as possible, according to a poll by HomeEquity Bank and Ryerson Univer

Back to work: Recent retiree job hunting as pension, government benefits come up short

Campbell Alexander isn't living the retirement he envisioned. The Winnipeg man, who retired about two years ago, is applying for seasonal gigs as part of an effort to make up a $500-$600 monthly sho

Open letter urges feds to reinstate lost GIS for low income seniors

CanAge has endorsed an Open Letter written by the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) urging the federal government to reinstate lost GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) for low income seniors as a

Enhanced COVID-19 protection for continuing care

Alberta’s government is strengthening health measures for continuing care facilities to help protect vulnerable Albertans from COVID-19. Thanks to vaccines, COVID-19 outbreaks in continuing care fa

Our Health examines future of local long-term care

A popular local health series puts a magnifying glass on the future of long-term care in Simcoe County. The topical Thursday evening event is part of the Our Health series with a panel of experts tak

77 per cent of Canadians aged 55-69 worried about retirement finances: survey

More than three quarters of Canadians nearing or in early retirement are worried about their finances, at a time when more and more Canadians plan to age at home for as long as possible, a new survey

New pension fund product a potential ‘game changer’ for middle-class retirees

One of the most challenging things about planning your retirement finances is you don’t know how long you’ll live and therefore how long your money needs to last. Left to your own devices, that t

6 overlooked risks of falls for seniors and how to prevent them

Cheryl Zimmerman knows all too well what it's like to fall. Zimmerman, 75, says she fell three times within a two-week period in April. The Toronto senior considers herself lucky that she didn't get

Helping employees understand the benefits of delaying CPP/QPP

The old adage “good things come to those who wait” is especially true of Canada and Quebec Pension Plan benefits. A $1,000 monthly CPP/QPP benefit in today’s dollars at age 60 increases to $1,1