Produced in partnership with the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, a new brief from the NIA highlights how older Canadians report being regularly exposed to online harms such as financial fraud, hate speech, and health misinformation. In June 2026, the Government of Canada introduced the Safe Social Media Act (Bill C-34) – legislation that would […]

In a new policy brief titled The Next 100 Years of Old Age Security: Policy Considerations, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) examines potential policy changes to Old Age Security (OAS) and the their implications for Canada’s broader retirement income system. As Canada’s population ages and the number of OAS beneficiaries grows, questions about the […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life and health care, Canada needs policies that protect older adults while supporting responsible innovation.The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) has developed a series of four infographics outlining key recommendations for an AI regulatory framework that promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of older Canadians. Together, […]