Findings from the National Institute on Ageing’s Ageing in Canada Survey, conducted by the NIA with support from Manulife, frame the context: 43 percent of older Canadians are at high risk of social isolation, and only 29 percent feel they can afford to retire. The challenge responds to these conditions by inviting innovators to deliver […]

For defined contribution plan members, the ultimate positive DC experience is understanding the plan provisions, knowing what decisions to make, feeling confident about making well-informed choices and arriving at a prosperous retirement, said Barbara Sanders, associate professor of statistics and actuarial science at Simon Fraser University, during a keynote session at Benefits Canada‘s 2026 DC […]

Less than half (48%) of Canadians have a will, according to a report by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) in collaboration with RBC Royal Trust — and that number drops to just 34% for those aged 35 to 54 (2). If you die without a will, also known as intestate, the province or territory […]