Resources & Reports

As Canada marks 100 years since the introduction of it’s first old age pension, a new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), titled The First Hundred Years of Old Age Security, explores the evolution of Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), highlighting their contributions to reducing poverty and providing retirement […]

A new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is calling for a more coordinated approach to dementia care to ensure Canadians living with dementia and their caregivers can access high-quality care and support, no matter where they live. Addressing Dementia in Canada: The Current State, Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Care for People […]

Older women in Canada are living longer than men, but many are ageing with greater financial insecurity, loneliness and exposure to ageism, according to a new report released today by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) in partnership with the International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC Canada). Supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada, Experiences of […]

Au Canada, les femmes aînées vivent plus longtemps que les hommes, mais beaucoup d’entre elles vieillissent dans un contexte de plus grande précarité financière, de solitude et d’âgisme, selon un nouveau rapport publié aujourd’hui par l’Institut national sur le vieillissement (INV) en partenariat avec l’International Longevity Centre Canada (ILC Canada). Soutenu par Femmes et Égalité […]

In Older, Online and Open to Virtual Care: Insights from the 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey, findings show that more than half (51%) of Canadians aged 50 and older have used virtual care at least once, challenging long-standing assumptions about older adults and technology. Usage also increases with age, with those 80 and older […]

Most older Canadians want to remain in their own homes and communities as they age. However, a new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) warns that the community support services needed to make that possible remain fragmented, underfunded and difficult to navigate across much of Canada. It’s Time to Unleash the Power of […]

These infographics highlight the experiences of adults aged 65 and older living in different regions in Canada, based on the research conducted in Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey. Each infographic explores key dimensions of ageing—including social connection, financial security, ageism, access to care, and the ability to […]