A new report from the Pension Centre of Excellence at the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) tackles how to help Canadian workers better understand and appreciate one of the most important components of their long-term financial security: their workplace retirement plans. As Canada reflects on the conversations sparked during National Pension Awareness Week, Understanding and […]

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.  Shingles infections continue to cause unnecessary pain and long-term complications for individuals and avoidable strain on Canada’s health care system. Canada’s National Advisory […]

As Canada stands on the cusp of becoming a super-aged nation, with 20% of the population aged 65 or older, the choices we make now will shape how people experience ageing and the social, health and economic outcomes that follow for decades to come. In recognition of National Pension Awareness Week, taking place February 17–24, […]