2019 - 2020 - 2021
June 15, 2020 - Media Release
The National Institute on Ageing and RBC Wealth Management Partner to Serve Older Canadians
Partnership will raise awareness on the need to educate, assist and empower older Canadians with personal and financial planning for the future
June 15, 2020 - Media Release
The National Institute on Ageing and RBC Wealth Management Partner to Serve Older Canadians
Partnership will raise awareness on the need to educate, assist and empower older Canadians with personal and financial planning for the future
April 29, 2020 - Media Release
NIA launches COVID-19 Long-Term Care Tracking Map and Resources
Dr. Samir Sinha along with a team of researchers and volunteers at the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) launched a COVID-19 tracking map and a compilation of expert resources specifically for the long-term care (LTC) sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 11, 2020 - Media Release
Canada Needs to Have a Serious Conversation on its Retirement Readiness
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) released a report, Improving Canada's Retirement Income System: A Discussion Paper for Setting Priorities by Keith Ambachtsheer and Michael Nicin. The paper identifies the key challenges and opportunities to addressing and improving retirement prospects for Canadians. [English PDF]
October 8, 2019 - Media Release
Long-Term Care Costs in Canada Projected to Triple to $71B in Only 30 Years
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) released a report projecting that long-term care costs will more than triple within 30 years, from $22B today to $71B by 2050. With baby boomers starting to turn 75 next year, time is running out to improve system sustainability and the availability and quality of long-term care options in Canada. [English PDF] [French PDF]
October 1, 2019 - Media Release
Slaight Family Foundation Announces $1 Million Donation to Ryerson’s NIA
On the UN International Day of Older Persons, The Slaight Family Foundation has announced a $1 million donation to the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Ryerson University to support research, education, and advocacy to help seniors stay in their homes and communities longer.
September 10, 2019 - Media Release
Canada is Not Keeping Pace with the Home and Community, and Nursing Home Care needs of its Rapidly Ageing Population
Canada’s provinces and territories are struggling now more than ever to meet the long-term care needs of our rapidly ageing population which includes care at home, in the community, or in designated buildings, such as nursing homes.
May 17, 2019 - Announcement
NIA Appoints Susan Eng as Senior Fellow in Advocacy
National Institute on Ageing Appoints New Senior Fellow,
Susan Eng
April 15, 2019 - Announcement
NIA Appoints Keith Ambachtsheer as Senior Fellow in Retirement Income Security
National Institute on Ageing Appoints New Senior Fellow, Keith Ambachtsheer
April 11, 2019 - Media Release
Free Dental Care Plugs Crucial Gap in Low-Income Seniors’ Health Care
National Institute on Ageing Applauds Ontario Government for Taking Important Step Forward
April 9, 2019 - Press Release
NIA Proposes Workplace Tax-Free Pension Plans to Fill the Cracks in Pension Coverage
Low- and Middle-Income Earners Especially Need Better Ways to Save for Retirement
March 21, 2019 – Media Release
Why are so many people dying of a preventable disease in Canada?
New NIA report shows action needed to increase pneumonia vaccination rates.
March 20, 2019 – Media Release
Federal Government Moves on NIA Recommendations in Budget 2019
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) welcomes the measures announced in the 2019 budget targeting older Canadians. These investments will improve financial security, protect workplace pensions, and empower seniors to live independent, active and engaged lives, as detailed in the NIA’s National Seniors’ Strategy.
March 6, 2019 – Media Release
National Institute on Ageing applauds Advisory Council Report on Pharmacare as solid first step
The National Institute on Ageing welcomes the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare’s recommendations that Canada create a drug agency to oversee national pharmacare, a national formulary to harmonize coverage across the country, and a national drug data system.