[Report] Housing Supply Needs and Challenges for a Diverse Seniors Population in Canada

In June 2021, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum identified "supportive housing for a diverse seniors population” as a key forum priority for the 2022 to 2025 work cycle.

Today, we are pleased to announce the publication of the report on Housing Supply Needs and Challenges for a Diverse Seniors Population in Canada. This report describes the existing housing conditions and challenges of older Canadians and future trends, utilizing the measure of core housing need to better inform policies that support aging in place successfully and independently.

Older adults constitute a highly diverse and rapidly growing population in Canada. Housing plays an important role in meeting and adapting to the level of support that older adults require, and research on housing is imperative to help inform future policies and models.

The work of the Forum supports older Canadians to receive the tailored services and supports they need to thrive, no matter where they live.