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CANADA | Nov 06, 2026

[Media Release] Budget 2026: Milestone Change to Canada Caregiver Credit Puts Money into the Pockets of Caregivers

Toronto, November 5, 2026 – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is heartened to see real, concrete, action for caregivers in the 2026 Federal Budget with changes to the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC). If passed, these reforms will make the CCC

[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

[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.

[Podcast] The Infrastructure of Care with Neil Hetherington

The episode explores how food banks have evolved from emergency response to essential urban infrastructure.

[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

[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