Growing older in Canada
There’s a new, noticeable gap between how Canadians aged 50 and older expect to age and the systems and programs currently in place to support them. In other words, in many areas, their ageing needs are not being met.
Latest data from the National Institute on Ageing’s 2025 annual report called “Perspectives of Growing Older in Canada “shows a 6% decrease in those who view ageing positively while those who cannot afford to retire when they feel they are ready has risen by the same amount. Social isolation and loneliness continue to be serious concerns with over 2 in 5 people asked saying they feel at risk and more than half reporting that they are either very lonely or somewhat lonely.
The report outlines four categories of well-being: social wellbeing, financial security, health and independence, and it looks at the overall aging experience. Within these categories, 10 key indicators of ageing well – or not ageing well – were highlights.
