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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).

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Older, Online and Open to Virtual Care

Findings show that more than half (51%) of Canadians aged 50 and older have used virtual care at least once, challenging long-standing assumptions about older adults and technology.

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Understanding and Communicating the Value of Workplace Retirement Plans

The Pension Centre of Excellence tackles how to help Canadian workers better understand one of the most important components of their long-term financial security: workplace retirement plans.

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The Overlooked Issue of Shingles

As Canada marks National Shingles Awareness Week, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is releasing a new report warning that shingles remains a largely overlooked yet preventable health risk for older Canadians.

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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.

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Reports
August 27, 2026
National Institute on Ageing Submission on the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

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 […]

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Events
August 25, 2026
National Institute on Ageing 10-Year Anniversary Event

This year marks an important milestone for both Canada and the NIA. As the NIA celebrates 10 years of advancing research, shaping policy and convening conversations on ageing, Canada has reached a historic demographic milestone of its own. We are now a super-aged nation, with more than one in five Canadians aged 65 and older. […]

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News
August 19, 2026
Why won’t retirees spend the money they spent 40 years saving?

Dynamic pensions give retiring Canadians “a decumulation option that looks like a defined benefit pension, where running out of money is no longer a risk,” said Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, director of financial security research at the National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University, in comments published on Sun Life‘s website.  

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News
August 17, 2026
This Barrie couple’s dream retirement was upended by illness. Now, their care costs $9,200 a month

A 2025 survey from the National Institute on Ageing found that 81 per cent of respondents want to remain in their home, or a smaller one, as long as they can.

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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.