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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.

NIA’s Canadian Ageing Policy Map

This tool provides a high-level snapshot of government priorities related to ageing across Canada.

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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.

Reports
June 08, 2026
It’s Time to Unleash the Power of Canada’s Community-Based Seniors Services Sector to Better Enable Healthy Ageing and Ageing in the Right Place

Most older Canadians want to remain in their own homes and communities as they age. However, a new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) warns that the community support services needed to make that possible remain fragmented, underfunded and difficult to navigate across much of Canada. It’s Time to Unleash the Power of […]

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Events
September 30, 2026
Improving Influenza Vaccination Uptake Among Older Canadians-Webinar

As influenza season gets underway, improving vaccination rates among older Canadians remains an urgent public health priority. Canada has long set a national target to vaccinate at least 80% of adults aged 65 and older against influenza, given that they have long represented 90% of Canada’s nearly 8,000 annual deaths from influenza and pneumonia. Yet […]

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Reports
September 28, 2026
IMPACT REPORT 2025/26: Building a 2025–2026 NIA Impact Report: A Year of Research, Action and Impact

Canada is now a super-aged nation, with one in five Canadians aged 65 and older. As the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) marks its 10th anniversary, our 2025–2026 Impact Report highlights how the NIA is helping Canada respond to this demographic shift through evidence-informed research, policy leadership, collaboration and public engagement.  2025-2026 Impact Report Over […]

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Reports
September 23, 2025
Addressing Dementia in Canada: Current Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Improving Public Awareness, Reducing the Risk and Challenging Stigma Related to Dementia

Already, 74% of Canadian adults know someone who has or had dementia—highlighting its widespread impact. Approximately 500,000 older adults were diagnosed in 2023/24, and close to 772,000 Canadians may be living with dementia in 2025. With an ageing population, that number could reach 1.7 million by 2050, alongside 1 million care partners. The good news […]

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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.