As Canada marks 100 years since the introduction of it’s first old age pension, a new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), titled The First Hundred Years of Old Age Security, explores the evolution of Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), highlighting their contributions to reducing poverty and providing retirement […]

Canada faces growing challenges in improving care for its ageing population while containing rapidly expanding health care expenditures. Like many countries, more of its older population is living longer than ever before, often with more complex, interrelated health and social needs. While Canada has made many efforts to strengthen its health and long-term care systems, […]

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 […]