Canadian seniors the focus on Elder Abuse Day
Chris
June 25, 2026
Canada’s Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held productive discussions on key priorities to support current and future generations of older Canadians. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), and the Honourable John Main, Premier of Nunavut and Minister responsible for Seniors. A demographic
A new season of Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK) is kicking off on Feb. 11, with a variety of stimulating learning opportunities for adults
This is a message from the National Association of Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino: Oct. 1 marked National Seniors Day in Canada, a time to
According to recent fact-checking sources, an online rumor has circulated that there are new, stricter driving rules for Canadian seniors. The claim is that seniors
Today’s global landscape is shifting rapidly, leaving many Canadians, including seniors, facing economic uncertainty due to factors such as the rising cost of living. In
Budget 2025 delivers on the government’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review to modernise government, improve efficiencies, and deliver better results and services for Canadians. To manage workforce reductions through voluntary
A new survey from BMO finds the majority of Canadians say the rising cost of living is affecting their retirement plans. Seventy-four per cent of
Fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Canada, but it often goes unnoticed and unreported – hidden behind convincing technology or in everyday online
Victimization of seniors is often invisible to most of us and can occur at any time. That’s why both Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers and the
The RCMP is warning the public, particularly elderly Canadian residents, about a reported scam involving individuals posing as maintenance workers and service providers. The suspects
Every winter, tens of thousands of Canadian seniors—often called “snowbirds”—head south to warmer U.S. climates. But this winter, many of them are facing new U.S.
Beginning in 2025, Canadians travelling to Europe (i.e. the Schengen Area) will face a new requirement as the European Union rolls out its European Travel
With the departures of AC009 from Toronto to Tokyo-Narita, AC556 from Vancouver to Los Angeles and AC489 from Montreal to Toronto, Air Canada resumed operations to get Canadians moving again. The three flights were the
A new nationwide Canadian study has highlighted troubling recovery challenges many older adults face after undergoing major surgery, especially non-cardiac procedures. The research — which
Almost one in five Canadian seniors (19%) aged 65 and older reported experiencing loneliness in 2019 and 2020. Senior women were more likely to report being
Infectious disease specialists are urging Canadian seniors to get their updated COVID-19 vaccines as fall approaches. These updated mRNA shots from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, newly
More seniors in B.C. communities are benefiting from virtual supports, helping them stay independent and connected to their community longer. “Meeting the needs of a
Seniors in the south Okanagan will soon have access to more long-term care as Kaigo Senior Living, in partnership with the Province, breaks ground on
Canadian shelters are seeing a noticeable increase in older adults experiencing homelessness. The demographics within shelters are shifting — a larger share of those accessing
The growing gap between the number of seniors and the availability of care services in British Columbia is an important warning sign for older adults
Natasha Lyndon, a long-serving marriage commissioner based in Kamloops, British Columbia, is stepping into retirement after many years dedicating herself to officiating weddings and supporting
Last year featured the warmest winter on record for Canada. Should we expect another very mild winter this year? To answer this question, The Weather Network has
