Commentary

Canada is currently undergoing a significant demographic transition. One in five people in Canada are aged 65 years and older. By the mid-2030s, that number will grow to one in four, making Canada a “super-aged nation.”  The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is Canada’s leading public policy think tank on ageing. We work to improve […]

It’s not often that you can clearly recognize the start of something with the potential to shape the future—but that’s exactly what it felt like standing in front of our colleagues, partners, and friends at the inaugural Symposium of the Pension Centre of Excellence (PCE) at the National Institute on Ageing. The PCE is a […]

As Canadians enjoy the warmth and relaxation of summer, public health officials across the country are already preparing for the next cold and flu season. Everywhere, that is, except in Alberta, where the government is rolling back its COVID-19 vaccine requirements and coverage for older persons and health care workers and softening its stance on […]