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CANADA | May 22, 2026

[Survey] Understanding Supports Needed for People with Dementia

The Canadian Dementia Learning and Resource Network (CDLRN) at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging is launching a national survey to better understand the needs and gaps in support for people living with dementia.We would like to hear from: People living with dementia, mild cognitive impair

[News] Stronger mental health supports when emergencies strike

News releaseMay 7, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of CanadaEmergencies can challenge the way people and communities cope, and the mental health impacts can be long-lasting. To help comm

[Survey] 2026 State of BC's Non-Profit Sector

The 2026 State of BC’s Non-Profit Sector Survey is now live, and the BC Non-Profit Network and Vantage Point encourage all BC nonprofits to take part. This short, annual survey provides critic

[News] RBC Stronger Nonprofits Program

Supporting Canada's Nonprofit Sector

[News] Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors meet to discuss collaboration to support Canada’s aging population

Over the last two days, Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of old

[Funding Announcement] Evaluating community-based programs and social innovations that support aging in the community

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the "Evaluating community-based programs and social innovations that support aging in the community" fun

[Report] The Giving Report 2026: The Evolution of Online Giving in Canada

This ninth edition of The Giving Report explores a significant shift in how donors are giving online. As Canada moves further beyond the pandemic era, the report examines the growth of online giving a

[Article] Connecting Through Compassionate Curiosity

As 2026 is the International Year of the Volunteer, we’ve prepared this special series to celebrate Nav-CARE volunteers across the country who so generously give their time to support persons in the

[Participate] Recruiting Older People with Experiences of Homelessness to Participate in an Interview on Stigma and Discrimination

The Aging in the Right Place Partnership research team is working on a project funded through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The proje

[Article] Preventing falls saves seniors’ wellness and health care costs

A health economics analysis of the Falls Prevention Clinic in Vancouver shows how many dollars can be saved by preventing subsequent falls among high-risk patients.Maintaining physical activity into o