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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

[Recording] Post-Election Wake-Up Call: What Canada’s New Federal Government Means for Nonprofits

It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada’s nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will

[News] Fostering Connection and Engagement: Compassionate Dementia-Inclusive Community Initiative Spans the Country

United Way BC is excited to be a knowledge translation partner on a pan-Canadian initiative building capacity for people living with dementia to stay active, connected, and engaged.

[Survey Release] Charity Insights Canada Project: Unrestricted Funding

More than a quarter of charities report that less than 10% of their overall funding is unrestricted

[Survey] Operationalizing and Enhancing Digital Literacy among Older Adults

A study aimed at developing a shared definition of “digital literacy” for older adults and exploring the barriers they face in achieving it.

[News] UBC Research Confirms: Rural Surgery Isn’t Second Best – It’s High-Quality Care

New research from the UBC Centre for Rural Health Research is upending assumptions about rural surgical care in British Columbia.

[News] Aging in the Right Place Project Renewed for Three Years!

The Government of Canada, through a joint partnership between CMHC and SSHRC, is renewing funding for the AIRP Partnership!

[Recording] Pan-Canadian CBSS Sector Virtual Check-In: Shared Purpose & Progress

Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) partners from across the country to reconnect, reflect on recent progress, and explore what’s ahead.

[Survey] OurCare National Survey 2025

We want to know if your care is meeting that standard. Take our survey — your voice will help us shape a better system.

[News] New Results from Statistics Canada’s Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating

These findings provide an important update on giving and volunteering trends in Canada, providing a snapshot of how Canadians are engaging with charities and nonprofits in the post-pandemic era.