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NIA’s Canadian Ageing Policy Map
This tool provides a high-level snapshot of government priorities related to ageing across Canada.
Use the interactive map to explore different policy areas and see whether a relevant policy, program, strategy, funding initiative, or service exists in each province and territory, as well as federally.
The scan will be updated annually to reflect changes in government priorities, policies, programs, and initiatives.
Appointment of a Seniors Advocate
Analysis completed: February 2026
- YES
- NO
Digital Literacy Programs for Older Adults
Analysis completed: July 2025
- YES
- NO
Elder Abuse Strategies
Analysis completed: July 2025. Analysis Spans 2022-2025
- YES
- NO
Funding for Elder Abuse Prevention Programs
Analysis completed: July 2025. Analysis Spans 2021-2025
- YES
- NO
Funding or Initiatives Supporting Age-Friendly Communities
Analysis completed: August 2025. Analysis Spans 2020-2025
- YES
- NO
Initiatives Combatting Social Isolation of Older Adults
Analysis completed: August 2025
- YES
- NO
Seniors Strategies
Analysis completed: July 2025. Analysis Spans 2021-2025
- YES
- NO
Subsidies for Affordable Internet and Digital Devices for Older Adults
Analysis completed: July 2025
- YES
- NO
Accessibility Retrofit Programs Targeted at Older Adults
Analysis completed October 2025
- YES
- NO
Capital Investments in Building or Upgrading Long-Term Care Facilities
Analysis completed November 2025. Analysis Spans 2024-2025
- YES
- NO
Financial Support Programs and Benefits for Caregivers
Analysis completed October 2025
- YES
- NO
Home-Based Community Paramedicine Programs
Analysis completed July 2025
- YES
- NO
Legal Protections or Workplace Accommodations for Unpaid Caregivers
Analysis completed June 2025
- YES
- NO
Long-Term Care and Health Workforce Staffing Strategy or Plan
Analysis completed December 2025. Analysis Spans 2022-2025
- YES
- NO
Mandated Minimum Resident-Centred Care Hours in Care Homes
Analysis completed February 2026
- YES
- NO
Mental Health, Social, and Peer Support Programs for Unpaid Caregivers
Analysis completed November 2025
- YES
- NO
Programs or Grants/Subsidies for Older Adults to Support Ageing in Place
Analysis completed: July 2025
- YES
- NO
Publicly Available Home Care Wait Time Data
Analysis completed: October 2025
- YES
- NO
Rent Subsidy Program for Older Adults
Analysis completed July 2025. Analysis Spans 2024-2025
- YES
- NO
Respite Services for Unpaid Caregivers
Analysis completed October 2025
- YES
- NO
Telehealth Initiatives Including Virtual Care and Remote Monitoring Technologies
Analysis completed July 2025
- YES
- NO
Workforce Investments in Home and Community Care, and Long-Term Care
Analysis completed December 2025. Analysis Spans 2024-2025
- YES
- NO
Community Based Seniors Services (CBSS) Sector Coordination and Capacity Building Funding
Analysis completed February 2026
- YES
- NO
Dental Care Program Specifically for Older Canadians
Analysis completed January 2026
- YES
- NO
Fall Prevention Programs, Awareness campaigns, Initiatives or Strategies
Analysis completed January 2026
- YES
- NO
Frailty Initiatives
Analysis completed January 2026. Analysis Spans 2020-2026
- YES
- NO
Funding for Vaccine Coverage for Older Adults Aged 65+
Analysis completed December 2025
- YES
- NO
Initiatives to Address Dementia
Analysis completed January 2026. Analysis Spans 2022-2026
- YES
- NO
Specialized Seniors’ Mental Health Services and Initiatives
Analysis completed January 2026. Analysis Spans 2022-2026
- YES
- NO
Fraud Prevention Education & Awareness Campaigns
Analysis completed January 2026. Analysis Spans 2020-2026
- YES
- NO
Legislation Addressing Ageism or Discrimination in the Workplace
Analysis completed July 2025
- YES
- NO
OAS/GIS Top Ups for Low-Income Older Adults
Analysis completed January 2026
- YES
- NO
Workforce Training, Re-Entry Programs, and Grants for Older Adults
Analysis completed July 2025
- YES
- NO
You can use this tool to:
- Compare jurisdictions: See how government priorities differ across Canada.
- Support advocacy: Identify gaps and opportunities for policy development and investment.
- Inform planning: Use the information to support research, program planning, partnerships, and funding proposals.
The tool is organized using the National Institute on Ageing’s four policy pillars:
- Social Inclusion – Promoting the human rights, participation, and social well-being of older adults.
- Ageing in the Right Place – Supporting accessible housing, community services, and care options that enable people to age in the setting that is right for them.
- Healthy Ageing – Protecting and improving access to health services and preventative health initiatives that meet the needs of older adults.
- Income Adequacy – Supporting financial security and lifelong income for older Canadians
Initiatives were included in the map if they:
- Were issued by a federal, provincial, or territorial government.
- Were publicly available.
- Were active, announced, or implemented during the review period.
- Explicitly targeted older adults or ageing-related priorities.
The tool does not include:
- Municipal or local government initiatives.
- Internal or non-public government documents.
- Programs intended for the general population without a clear focus on older adults.
- An exhaustive inventory of every service or program available within each jurisdiction.
For a full overview of our methodology, click here
Government priorities evolve over time, and new programs, policies, or funding announcements may emerge after data collection. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and current, this tool is based on publicly available information at the time of the analysis.
Users are encouraged to consult official government sources for the most up-to-date information.
For more information on the methodology used to develop the map, click here.
If you’ve noticed an error, missing information, want to provide an update you think is out of date, or have any questions, please contact us.