Findings from the National Institute on Ageing’s Ageing in Canada Survey, conducted by the NIA with support from Manulife, frame the context: 43 percent of older Canadians are at high risk of social isolation, and only 29 percent feel they can afford to retire. The challenge responds to these conditions by inviting innovators to deliver […]

This brief examines the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada, with a central focus on its impacts on older Canadians. As AI-enabled technologies become more common in health care, long-term care, and home settings, they are increasingly shaping decisions that directly affect older adults. While these technologies can support better health monitoring, earlier […]

Submission to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women The National Institute on Ageing’s submission highlights the significant and interconnected financial and social vulnerabilities facing older women in Canada. Drawing on findings from its 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey of 6,000 adults aged 50+, the NIA shows that older women are more likely than […]

For defined contribution plan members, the ultimate positive DC experience is understanding the plan provisions, knowing what decisions to make, feeling confident about making well-informed choices and arriving at a prosperous retirement, said Barbara Sanders, associate professor of statistics and actuarial science at Simon Fraser University, during a keynote session at Benefits Canada‘s 2026 DC […]