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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

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[Survey] National Profile for the Volunteer Engagement Profession

This survey aims to paint a picture of the current state of volunteering communities and the profession leading volunteering in Canada.
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[Podcast] The Infrastructure of Care with Neil Hetherington

The episode explores how food banks have evolved from emergency response to essential urban infrastructure.
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[Workforce] A record number of Canadian seniors worked in 2025: Here are some reasons why

Originally published: April 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)In 2025, the labour force participation rate for Canadian workers aged 65 years and older was 15.2%, the fifth consecutive annual increase. This r
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[Donors] The $84 trillion shift: What nonprofits need to know about the next generation of donors

Over the next 20 years, $84 trillion in wealth will move from Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, and younger generations. Of that, an estimated $12 to $15 trillion is expected to flow directly to
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[Healthcare] Portrait of Health in All Policies in Canada: Integrating Wellbeing into Federal Decision Making – Canada’s Quality of Life Framework

This document presents the Government of Canada’s Quality of Life Framework, a multisectoral initiative that seeks to systematically integrate evidence about the wellbeing of people living in Canada
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[Technology] CCNDR to expand cybersecurity resources for non-profits with new CoLab

Supporting the non-profit sector with data management and literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and emerging technologies like AI.
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[Blog] 5 Surprising Truths About Older Adults and Digital Health Use

It’s Not Just About Complicated Apps
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[News] Government of Canada announces funding to improve the quality of life for seniors across the country

The Government of Canada has announced over $54 million in funding for more than 2,600 community-based projects supporting seniors through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). Funded initiativ
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[Policy Brief] Developing an Artificial Intelligence Framework for the Health and Wellbeing of Older Canadians

This brief examines the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada, with a central focus on its impacts on older Canadians. As AI-enabled technologies become more common in health care, lon
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