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Experiences of Older Women in Canada

Older women in Canada are living longer than men, but many are ageing with greater financial insecurity, loneliness and exposure to ageism, according to a new report released today by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) in partnership with the International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC Canada).

Addressing Dementia in Canada

A new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is calling for a more coordinated approach to dementia care to ensure Canadians living with dementia and their caregivers can access high-quality care and support, no matter where they live.

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Cost of Ageing (COA) Calculator

The Cost of Ageing (COA) Calculator is a not-for-profit research resource independently developed by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University to support research, policy analysis, education and informed public discussion about ageing in Canada.

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Small Steps Big Difference

Small Steps, Big Difference is the national education campaign a part of the Slaight Family Foundation Dementia Initiative. This seeks to build awareness of steps to prevent or delay complications of dementia for older adults across Canada.

Addressing Dementia in Canada: The Current State, Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Care for People Living with Dementia
Reports
September 23, 2026
Addressing Dementia in Canada: The Current State, Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Care for People Living with Dementia

A new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is calling for a more coordinated approach to dementia care to ensure Canadians living with dementia and their caregivers can access high-quality care and support, no matter where they live. Addressing Dementia in Canada: The Current State, Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Care for People […]

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Reports
September 23, 2026
Pre-Budget Submission to the Department of Finance

The NIA has released its latest pre-budget submission to the Department of Finance in advance of Budget 2026. The submission outlines seven recommendations to help ensure Canada’s policies and programs better support the needs of our ageing population. The NIA recommends the federal government: Together, these recommendations address financial security, disability supports, caregiving, community-based services, responsible AI […]

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Commentaries
September 14, 2026
Beyond Intimate Partners: What Ahluwalia Reveals About Coercive Control and Elder Abuse

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 […]

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Reports
September 14, 2026
National Institute on Ageing Submission on the Proposed Disability Tax Credit Amendment

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 […]

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Our Pillars

Our policy pillars outline the NIA’S broad areas of interest, with objectives defining what we aim to achieve within each theme. Policy priorities highlight where we are actively advancing a public policy agenda. The following represent topics we monitor, research or promote through direct advocacy.

Income Adequacy

Ensuring adequate and secure lifelong incomes for older adults.

Ageing in the Right Place

Enabling the full spectrum of accessible living environments and care so people can age in the most appropriate setting for them.

Healthy Ageing

Protecting and expanding publicly available health services to meet the needs of older adults.

Social Inclusion

Promoting the fulfillment of human rights, meaningful participation, and social wellbeing of older adults.