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Working Later in Life: Building a More Inclusive Workforce for an Ageing Canada

With one in five Canadians now aged 65 or older, older adults are playing an increasingly important role in the workforce. They bring valuable knowledge, skills and experience, yet many face barriers related to financial security, ageism, caregiving responsibilities and access to training.

Join the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) for a webinar exploring findings from its new report, Working Later in Life: Insights on Canada’s Ageing Workforce, and what governments, employers and other stakeholders can do to better support older workers.

Featured Speakers:

  • Talia Bronstein, National Institute on Ageing
  • Viet Vu, The Dais, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Wendy Cukier, Diversity Institute, Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Lisa Taylor, Challenge Factory and NIA Fellow

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September 30, 2026
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