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CANADA | Jul 07, 2026

[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study

Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investigators Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and Dr. Lilian Hung, and community collaborators the Family Care

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[news] Announcing the 2026 Age Better Grant Recipients

HelpAge Canada is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 Age Better grants.

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways t

[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

[News] Stronger mental health supports when emergencies strike

News releaseMay 7, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Health Agency of CanadaEmergencies can challenge the way people and communities cope, and the mental health impacts can be long-lasting. To help comm

[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

[News] RBC Stronger Nonprofits Program

Supporting Canada's Nonprofit Sector

[News] Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for seniors meet to discuss collaboration to support Canada’s aging population

Over the last two days, Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of old

[Grants] 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

[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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