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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.

2026 Shingles report cover. Includes the title and report cover.

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.

Couverture du symposium de printemps 2026 du PCE
Media Releases
May 25, 2026
Le Centre d’excellence des pensions réunit des dirigeants lors de son symposium de printemps consacré à la sécurité des revenus à la retraite et accueille des nouveaux membres

Le Centre d’excellence des pensions (Le Centre) de l’Institut national sur le vieillissement a réuni cette semaine des acteurs clés du secteur de la retraite à l’occasion de son 3e symposium, réaffirmant ainsi sa mission qui consiste à combler le fossé entre les connaissances et l’action dans le domaine des revenus de retraite au Canada. […]

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Cover of 2026 PCE Spring symposium - English
Media Releases
May 25, 2026
Pension Centre of Excellence Brings Together Leaders at Spring Symposium on Retirement Income Security, Welcomes New Members

The National Institute on Ageing’s Pension Centre of Excellence (PCE) brought together leaders from across the retirement sector this week for its 3rd Symposium, reinforcing its mission to bridge the gap between knowledge and action across Canada’s retirement income landscape. Held in Toronto, the Symposium focused on the future of pension communication in Canada, anchored […]

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Cover of Pre-Budget Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Reports
May 22, 2026
Pre-Budget Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

Canada is now a “super-aged” nation, with more than one in five people over the age of 65. In this policy submission for Budget 2026, the National Institute on Ageing outlines the growing challenges facing older Canadians, including social isolation, financial insecurity, barriers to health and home care, and widespread ageism. Drawing on findings from […]

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Cover the the 2026 Pension Centre of Excellence Spring Symposium
Resources
May 20, 2026
Spring Symposium Event Handbook – 2026

The theme for the PCE Spring Symposium — Pension Communication — is a story of momentum. Over the past decade, stakeholders across the retirement income landscape have made meaningful investments in member communication and education, and the field has advanced significantly as a result. Meanwhile, research has deepened our understanding of what works and why. […]

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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.