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CANADA | Dec 04, 2025
[Impact Story] Elizabeth's story (Volunteer Cowichan Better at Home)
After years of keeping the world out, Elizabeth finally welcomed life back in thanks to Better at Home.Elizabeth first joined Better at Home through Volunteer Cowichan in Duncan, BC, in 2021, receiving grocery deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, she preferred volunteers leave items
READ MORE[Recruiting] Office of Seniors Advocate Survey Testers Needed
seeking seniors aged 65 years and older who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and the BC Senior’s Supplement
[Report] Closing the Gap: Strengthening Access to Primary Care in Canada
The IFA, in collaboration with Simon Fraser University, is proud to share a new report on Access to Primary Care among Older Adults in Canada. The findings show a growing gap in access: one in five Ca
[Report] The Canada Pension Plan’s Evolving Contribution to Retirement Income Adequacy
What does it mean to be a super-aged society? For Canada, that question will soon demand an answer. By 2030, Canada will join Japan, Italy and Germany in transitioning to a super-aged nation, where mo
[Article] Good Policy You Can Measure: New Dental Care Program Is Already Benefiting Older Canadians
For the first time, we have an early indicator that the Canadian Dental Care Plan may be reducing hardship among older adults. According to new research from the National Institute on Ageing, the prop
[Report] Strategic Action Plan: Building Our Collective Power (2026-2030)
Our work is guided by Building Our Collective Power (2026–2030), our new Strategic Action Plan – created with input from hundreds of social impact leaders, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders acr
[Report] National Volunteer Action Strategy: What we're hearing (Summer 2025)
Through research, engagement and partnership, we hope to better understand the ever-changing and evolving landscape of volunteering.
[Article] How data is helping experts navigate the non-profit sector’s capacity and funding issues
Looking at how data can be harnessed for solutions across the sector
[Resource] Passing the Torch: Succession Planning in Founder-led Nonprofits
Imagine Canada’s new resource shines a light on why succession planning matters
[Invitation for Insights] How your work reduces social isolation and loneliness in older adults
Share your insights for a 2026 National Spotlight Campaign that celebrates health care and social service professionals
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