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CANADA | Oct 08, 2026

[Article] Mental health doesn't retire

Originally published: Oct 7, 2026October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme from the World Federation for Mental Health, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, is about listening to people who've been there.For a lot of older adults, that kind of conversation doesn't come e

[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

[Participants needed] Fraud Victimization Study

Are you an adult aged 65+ who has been targeted and/or victimized by fraud?

[Launch] Nonprofit AI Impact Hub

Canada’s largest collection of AI tools and is a learning and discovery platform for nonprofit professionals

[Report] Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Backlash? What Canadian Workers Really Think

The results from the most recent round of the Survey on Employment and Skills