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 […]

Geriatrician Samir Sinha, a clinician scientist at Sinai Health and Toronto’s University Health Network, welcomed the new guidelines, which he was not involved in developing.  “What’s good for your heart is good for your brain,” Sinha said, noting he often holistically brings up both areas with his patients.  Sinha suggested the recommendations could have included […]