Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey

January 28, 2025
By: Natalie Iciaszczyk; Gabrielle Gallant; Talia Bronstein; Alyssa Brierley; Dr. Samir Sinha

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the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) published the findings of its 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey, the country’s largest ongoing research initiative focused on the perspectives and experiences of Canadians aged 50 and older. Now in its third year, the survey, in partnership with the Environics Institute for Survey Research, sheds light on the evolving realities of ageing in Canada, offering critical insights into the social well-being, financial security, and health of older adults.

With a representative sample of nearly 6,000 Canadians aged 50 and older, the 2024 survey underscores the complex and interconnected challenges faced by Canada’s ageing population. The findings serve as a call to action for policymakers, organizations, and stakeholders to prioritize evidence-based strategies that address social isolation, financial insecurity, and barriers to health care access. By leveraging the insights from this survey, decision-makers can design and implement programs and services where older adults feel valued, included, supported and better prepared to age with confidence.