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CANADA | Jan 13, 2026

[Invitation] Canada launches public consultation to develop action plan for rural communities

Your participation in this consultation will support the Government of Canada's efforts to reflect the needs and priorities of rural communities across Canada.

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Non-Profit Organizations and Volunteering Satellite Account: Human Resources Module, 2010 to 2019

Original article and associated charts available at: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210430/dq210430d-eng.htm   In 2019, non-profit organizations (NPOs)—serving households, busi

Radio Segment: Spotlight on how to support seniors who want to age in place, and the Oasis Senior Supportive Living program - May 11th 2021

From The Current (CBC) for May 11, 2021 We take a look inside the growing movement of naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs. Christine McMillan, 91, tells us about how she started the

Older and Wiser: When it comes to vaccines, let's stick to the program

This article was published as an Older & Wiser column in the North Shore News on May 1, 2021: Over the last few months, Canada has been rolling out the vaccination program for its citizens across

Safer Online Banking and E-commerce

Payment apps, e-commerce and online banking make handling money incredibly easy, but they also make your financial information incredibly easy to steal.  Here’s how to stay safe. *Please note that

Connecting Youth with Older Adults Through Technology

The need for technology to connect older adults with family and friends came into sharper focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent collaboration between CTAAN the School District No. 57 (Prince Ge

Government of Canada supports the official launch of the United Way’s Healthy Aging CORE resource hub

On April 8th, 2021, Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, took part in a virtual event with the United Way of the Lower Mainland (UWLM) for the official national launch of Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborativ

WHO launches Global Report on Ageism

The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government, UN agencies, civil society organizations, pri

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The Stanford Social Innovation Review, has launched a series of essays exploring innovations that bring together older and younger generations. Published in partnership with Encore.org and the Eisner

Minister of Seniors Supplementary Mandate Letter - January 15, 2021

In his mandate letter to the Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, on January 15, 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlines some of the priority commitments for her role. Most notably for t

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