In less than 10 years, one-quarter of Canada’s population will be aged 65 years and older. Fully understanding the circumstances and evolving needs of this ageing population requires collecting regular and reliable data from older Canadians themselves.
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and the Environics Institute for Survey Research partnered on an annual survey of ageing in Canada to track Canadians’ experiences of growing older and their expectations for the future. The survey encompasses three central dimensions of ageing: social well-being, financial security, and health and independence in the community, across 10 key indicators that together provide a picture of how well Canadians are ageing today and how they look toward the future.
Survey Details
The survey was conducted online with 5,885 Canadians ages 50 years and older, between July 5 and Aug. 7, 2022. This research provides an inaugural benchmark that will serve as the initial point of reference against which Canadians’ evolving experiences and perspectives will be tracked on an annual basis over the next decade.
NIA Ageing in Canada Survey
First launched in 2022, the NIA Ageing in Canada Survey is a decade-long annual research program designed to capture Canadians’ experiences, perspectives and expectations on ageing.
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