In the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, the Court established the new tort of intimate partner violence grounded in the cumulative harm of coercive control, which is a sustained pattern of conduct designed to dominate, isolate, and intimidate a partner. This is a significant step forward in […]

The NIA is calling on the federal government to reduce the administrative, financial and eligibility barriers that can prevent older adults with disabilities from accessing the support they need. Recommendations include adopting a broader definition of disability, simplifying the application process, eliminating unnecessary reassessments, expanding the health professionals who can certify applications, and enabling supported […]

This September marks a particularly meaningful moment for the NIA as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the NIA has advanced research, informed public policy and brought people together around a shared goal: to build a Canada where older adults feel valued, included, supported, and better prepared to age with confidence.   In […]

As Canadians increasingly turn to digital financial services, protecting the security and privacy of their financial information is more important than ever. In a submission to the Department of Finance Canada, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) has provided feedback on proposed Consumer-Driven Banking Regulations under the Consumer-Driven Banking Act. The NIA highlights the risks […]