{"id":124,"date":"2025-09-16T16:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2025-12-09T15:58:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T20:58:00","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group page-title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b5a25b802006b854a5738f0a21a60c9e\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">About nia<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dfeae7f1669ea891b588c47de3d61f18\">About Us<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">About Us<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) improves the lives of older adults and the systems that support them by convening stakeholders, conducting research, advancing policy solutions and practice innovations, sharing information and shifting attitudes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:37rem\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588\" style=\"border-radius:22px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header-1350x759.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Us-Header-750x422.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group narrow-text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-41d14ae5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Canada where older adults feel valued, included, supported and better prepared to age with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Guiding Principles:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the NIA, our work is guided by principles that ensure we advance meaningful, practical change for Canada\u2019s ageing population. We are <strong>evidence-informed<\/strong>, grounding our solutions in the best available research and <strong>non-partisan<\/strong>, working with policymakers across sectors while remaining independent. Our work is <strong>relevant<\/strong>, shaped by the diverse experiences of older adults and <strong>pragmatic<\/strong>, focused on realistic, implementable solutions. We aim to be <strong>user-friendly<\/strong>, sharing clear, accessible information that supports both older adults and decision makers. And we are <strong>collaborative<\/strong>, engaging a wide range of partners and older adults themselves to drive shared understanding and action.<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"our-pillars\" class=\"wp-block-group pillars-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading featured-heading\">Our Pillars<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-blocks-tab-container tabs tabs-vertical\" id=\"tribe-tabs-3\" data-orientation=\"vertical\">\n    <div class=\"tab-control\">\n        <ul class=\"tab-list\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"tab-item is-active\"><button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-58ed4358-b051-4c3a-94b8-51cc5227abd9\">Income Adequacy<\/button><\/li><li class=\"tab-item \"><button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"block-1758060443388\">Ageing in the Right Place<\/button><\/li><li class=\"tab-item \"><button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"block-1758060444263\">Healthy Ageing<\/button><\/li><li class=\"tab-item \"><button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"block-1758060445116\">Social Inclusion<\/button><\/li>\t\t<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tab-group\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-blocks-tab-panel tab-content\" id=\"tab-58ed4358-b051-4c3a-94b8-51cc5227abd9\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"89\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/income.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/income.svg 150w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/income.svg 300w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/income.svg 1024w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/income.svg 89w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Income Adequacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Canadians deserve a secure and adequate income as they age to live with dignity and independence. The NIA advocates for a strong and sustainable public pension system, with targeted income supports designed to reduce poverty and improve financial security among older adults. We work to connect more workers to better pensions and advance workplace policies that adapt to an ageing workforce. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-blocks-tab-panel tab-content\" id=\"block-1758060443388\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"89\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aging.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/aging.svg 150w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/aging.svg 300w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/aging.svg 1024w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/aging.svg 89w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ageing in the Right Place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enabling the full spectrum of accessible living environments and care so people can age in the most appropriate setting based on personal preferences, circumstances and care needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Policy priorities include: Affordable and accessible housing, expanding access to home and community care, high-quality and accessible long-term care, and supports for unpaid caregivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-blocks-tab-panel tab-content\" id=\"block-1758060444263\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"89\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/healthy.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/healthy.svg 150w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/healthy.svg 300w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/healthy.svg 1024w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/healthy.svg 89w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Healthy Ageing: Meeting the Needs of Older Canadians<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Older Canadians must have access to public health services that reflect their unique needs.&nbsp;The NIA advocates for expanding preventative health initiatives, enhancing chronic disease management, and closing gaps in Canada\u2019s health care system.&nbsp;We work to ensure technology and health human resources are fully leveraged to provide the best possible outcomes for older adults, while also advancing initiatives that support overall wellness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-blocks-tab-panel tab-content\" id=\"block-1758060445116\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"89\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/social.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/social.svg 150w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/social.svg 300w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/social.svg 1024w, https:\/\/qa.yourwebsitebuild.com\/nia\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/social.svg 89w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 89px) 100vw, 89px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inclusion and Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Older adults should be fully included in society, with meaningful opportunities to connect, contribute and participate in civic life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NIA advocates for mechanisms to combat ageism and safeguard the human rights of older adults. We work to strengthen community-based services and supports that combat the high rates of social isolation and loneliness currently being experienced among older Canadians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading featured-heading\">National Institute on Ageing: 10-Year Timeline (2015\u20132025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-blocks-accordion-container accordion\" id=\"block-b03bd0b5-ca42-4899-a53a-3608112633f4\" data-multi-expand=\"false\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong><strong>2015 \u2013 Foundation and Vision<\/strong><\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mitch Frazer founds the&nbsp; <strong>Pension Innovation and Research Centre (PIRC)<\/strong> at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University (then Ryerson).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The PIRC focuses on financial wellness, pension literacy and retirement policy innovation.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the leadership of <strong>Stephanie Woodward<\/strong>, initial partnerships are formed with pension and financial institutions.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Samir Sinha<\/strong> joins the advisory team, expanding the vision from pensions to include health and ageing policy \u2014 paving the way for the NIA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2016 \u2013 Official Launch of the NIA<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>National Institute on Ageing<\/strong> is officially launched on <strong>February 22, 2016<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toronto is announced as a member of the WHO\u2019s <strong>Age-Friendly Cities Network<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>National Seniors Strategy<\/strong> becomes the founding policy framework, built on four pillars:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Independent, productive and engaged citizens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthy and active lives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Care closer to home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for caregivers<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA hosts <strong>WHO and World Economic Forum<\/strong> workshops on ageing policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2017 \u2013 Transition and Expansion<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Ontario Gerontology Association<\/strong> dissolves and transfers its assets and legacy to the NIA.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michael Nicin<\/strong> becomes Executive Director, bringing experience from Ontario\u2019s Seniors Affairs ministry and the Canadian Association of Retired Persons.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA hosts its first <strong>\u201cEnvisioning Ageing in Place\u201d<\/strong> conference.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald<\/strong> was appointed the NIA\u2019s first Senior Research Fellow in October 2017. Her groundbreaking work on retirement income adequacy and health system sustainability helped strengthen the NIA\u2019s national leadership on financial security and ageing policy.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building on the NIA\u2019s <strong><em>National Seniors Strategy<\/em><\/strong>, which calls for coordinated federal, provincial, and local action to meet the needs of an ageing population, Ontario introduced a $155 million <em>Action Plan for Seniors<\/em>. The NIA welcomed this important step toward improving care, housing and community supports for older Ontarians.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2018 \u2013 National Profile and Advocacy<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The NIA led a national campaign advocating for <strong>Variable Payment Life Annuities (VPLAs)<\/strong>, uniting pension experts, academics, and industry leaders to urge federal action. This effort helped secure the 2019 Budget commitment, enabling VPLAs within defined contribution and pooled registered pension plans, which are now being implemented across jurisdictions.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA\u2019s evidence-informed advocacy for equitable vaccine access helped shape major policy changes in both provinces. Ontario began publicly funding enhanced influenza vaccines for older adults and Nova Scotia purchased additional doses for long-term care residents\u2014improving protection for thousands of older Canadians and demonstrating how research-driven advocacy leads to measurable public health impact.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following the NIA\u2019s long-standing call through the <em>National Seniors Strategy<\/em> and its <em>Working Caregiver<\/em> report, governments took action to strengthen caregiver support. In March 2018, Nova Scotia expanded eligibility for its Caregiver Benefit and Ontario announced a $35 million investment to support caregivers of people with mental health and addiction challenges.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TMU joins the <strong>Age-Friendly University Global Network<\/strong> at the IFA Global Conference on Ageing, co-hosted by the NIA.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research publications expand into health prevention and financial literacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2019 \u2013 National Policy Influence<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The NIA\u2019s research informs federal policy:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Longevity risk pooling<\/strong> was adopted by the federal government in Budget 2019.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocacy contributes to <strong>CPP\/QPP and OAS enhancements<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA participates in the <strong>Canada\u2013UK Colloquium on Ageing<\/strong> at Cambridge University.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publication of major papers on <strong>long-term care<\/strong>, <strong>pension coverage<\/strong> and <strong>healthy ageing economics<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIA publishes the first comprehensive nationwide long-term projection of publicly-funded long-term care costs across Canada, figures that are later adopted by the Parliamentary Budget Officer, among others.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NIA urges action on low pneumonia vaccination rates and<\/strong> calls for stronger awareness, pharmacist access and mandatory vaccination in long-term care to prevent avoidable deaths in a new report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2020 \u2013 Pandemic Leadership<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NIA amplified its long-standing call for <strong>greater recognition and support for unpaid caregivers<\/strong>. The federal government responded with the <em>Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)<\/em>, providing up to 44 weeks of income support for employed and self-employed Canadians who had to care for children or family members affected by COVID-19 disruptions\u2014reflecting a key policy shift toward valuing caregiving as essential work.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NIA releases guidance report to safely reopen long-term care homes to families. <\/strong>The report called for a risk-balanced approach that recognized family caregivers as essential partners in care and warned that overly restrictive visitor policies were causing serious harm to residents\u2019 health, well-being and quality of life.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NIA launches Canada\u2019s first COVID-19 Long-Term Care Tracking Map, <\/strong>providing the first comprehensive national overview of outbreaks in nursing and retirement homes. Updated daily, the tracker filled a critical data gap during the pandemic, helping families, care providers and policymakers respond to the crisis and laying the groundwork for future reforms in long-term care policy.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launch of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/covidvisitrisk.com\/\"><strong>My COVID-19 Visit Risk Calculator<\/strong><\/a>, a free online tool designed to help individuals quickly assess their personal risk of contracting COVID-19 during social gatherings.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA publishes the <strong>\u201cIron Ring\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cTitanium Ring\u201d<\/strong> guidance papers for protecting older adults in long-term care.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch of the first <strong>\u201cPandemic Perspectives on Ageing in Canada\u201d<\/strong> survey.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy proposals, such as <strong>Virtual Long-Term Care @ Home<\/strong>, lay the groundwork for post-pandemic home care innovation.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2021 \u2013 Shaping Standards and Recovery<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NIA research informs the <strong>Health Standards Organization\u2019s National Long-Term Care Standard<\/strong> development.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publications address vaccination, loneliness, caregiver burden and the financial realities of ageing in place.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA continues its leadership role in national pandemic recovery dialogues and LTC reform.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NIA\u2019s COVID-19 Visit Risk tool gains global attention (and breaks under traffic surge). <\/strong>A <em>New York Times<\/em> article titled <em>\u201cGoing Out and Worried About Covid Safety? There\u2019s a Calculator for That\u201d<\/em> spotlighted the NIA\u2019s <strong>COVID-19 Visit Risk Decision Aid<\/strong>, driving thousands of new users to the site. The surge in demand stressed and temporarily disabled the tool, underscoring both the public appetite for evidence-based risk tools and the challenges of scalable digital infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2022 \u2013 Building Equity and Inclusion<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The NIA releases groundbreaking reports on:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social Isolation and Loneliness<\/strong> (with RTOERO)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2SLGBTQI Ageing and Dementia Care<\/strong> (with Egale Canada)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA\u2019s publication <strong>Affordable Lifetime Pension Income for a Better Tomorrow<\/strong> coins the term \u201cDynamic Pensions,\u201d serving as a foundational document for Canada\u2019s implementation efforts and earning the 2021 Policy Innovation Award from Georgetown University\u2019s Center for Retirement Initiatives.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MP Kirsty Duncan<\/strong> opened the debate on Motion 45, building on NIA research on the retirement financial security of older Canadians. The motion passed on June 15, 2022, leading to a Parliamentary report on RRIFs and withdrawal requirements, with NIA contributions.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NIA pauses its LTC Tracker after two years and launches new public resources:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Resource Centre on 2SLGBTQI Ageing<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multilingual <strong>Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Health Partnership Summit: Accelerating Out of the Bend Post COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NIA and C.D. Howe Institute co-host the Health Partnership Summit (HPS) in Niagara-on-the-Lake, bringing together senior executives, policymakers, and healthcare leaders from Canada and abroad.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive leadership transitions to <strong>Alyssa Brierley<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson named Honorary Chair of the NIA<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NIA launches the Ageing in Canada Survey, <\/strong>the first edition of the <em>Ageing in Canada Survey<\/em>\u2014a landmark national study tracking the experiences, expectations and well-being of Canadians aged 50 and older over the next decade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2023 \u2013 Global Recognition and Strategic Renewal<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The NIA wins the <strong>2023 Hunter Prize for Public Policy<\/strong> for its \u201cVirtual Long-Term Care @ Home\u201d proposal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIA provides nuanced insights on Alberta\u2019s announcement to explore separation from the CPP, offering a new perspective that gained wide national attention across media and policymaking circles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expands research under the United<strong> Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publishes major works on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estate planning and financial security<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term care reform and health system comparisons<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ageing in Australia<\/strong> and <strong>Canada\u2019s opioid crisis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launches planning for a <strong>refreshed strategic plan and impact framework<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald <\/strong>invited to provide expert testimony for the Assembl\u00e9e nationale du Qu\u00e9bec regarding proposed reforms to the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2024 \u2013 Evidence-Based Impact<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The NIA undertakes a <strong>comprehensive visioning exercise<\/strong>, reaffirming its mission:<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Publication of <\/strong><strong><em>7 Steps Toward Better CPP\/QPP Claiming Decisions<\/em><\/strong>, an eight-part educational series supporting better pension decisions.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key reports released on <strong>health care access<\/strong>, <strong>pensions<\/strong>, <strong>veterans\u2019 ageing<\/strong> and <strong>social inclusion<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Samir Sinha pursues an<strong> AMS Healthcare Fellowship as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford\u2019s Institute for Ethics in AI<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIA receives transformative gifts from the <strong>Slaight Family Foundation<\/strong> and the <strong>Waltons Trust<\/strong> which allowed the NIA to build a new policy team as well as expand its research on dementia and care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\"><strong>2025 and Beyond \u2013 A National Policy Voice for a Super-Aged Canada<\/strong><\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Launch of the Pension Centre of Excellence (PCE)<\/strong> \u2014 Canada\u2019s first national platform for pension research, with over 30 founding major member organizations representing pension plans, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and academic experts from across the country.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launch of National Pension Awareness Week,<\/strong> advancing informed dialogue on retirement income security (the Tuesday following Family Day in February).<strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bob Baldwin <\/strong>receives the inaugural <strong>Lifetime Achievement Award from the PCE <\/strong>for his contributions to pension policy.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mark Hazelden appointed Interim Executive Director <\/strong>of the NIA.<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Releases policy 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