ILC Canada

A world where the human rights of older persons are protected and where age discrimination is eliminated.

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

New research from NIA reveals older women in Canada face greater financial insecurity, loneliness, and ageism. 📊⚖️

Read the full report on the International Longevity Centre of Canada website. Explore the data and policy recommendations.

#OlderWomenReport #Ageism

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

This National Non-profit Day, we celebrate the power of mission-driven change. 🤝 As an independent charity, ILC-Canada works strictly to protect the human rights of older adults. Our sole focus is building a society where everyone can age with dignity. #NationalNonprofitDay #NND

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

New survey data shows 61% of women aged 50+ in Canada experience loneliness, compared to 54% of men. Structural gaps like pension inequities & caregiving demands put older women at higher risk. #ILCCanada is pushing for systemic policy solutions. 📊 #OlderPersons #GenderEquity

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

History is in the making! The United Nations is actively writing a legally binding Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. ILC-Canada is on the global stage, ensuring Canadian voices help shape this essential human rights treaty. 🇺🇳⚖️ #UNConvention #HumanRights

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Volunteer Canada & ILC-Canada are teaming up to grow the Pan-Canadian #Intergenerational Hub! 🇨🇦 This project connects girls & older racialized women, helps volunteers of all ages get involved, & shares good ideas across #Canada.
Get involved at Volunteer Canada.

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

No matter their local context, young people share the same aspirations: dignity, quality education, and opportunity. On #YouthDay, we celebrate the power of global solidarity to back youth leaders everywhere. #InternationalYouthDay #DifferentContextsCommonAspirations

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Following a great session at the CBSS Sector Summit, ILC-Canada is keeping the momentum going! 🇨🇦 We are bringing our next Ageism Forum to Prince Edward Island this October. Watch for more information coming soon! ⚖️ #EndAgeism #PEI #HumanRights

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Elder abuse is a severe consequence of ageism. The WHO reports that 1 in 6 older adults experience abuse in their communities. ILC-Canada is advocating for stronger legal and social protections to keep older persons safe. #EndElderAbuse #SeniorsRights

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

👥 Organizations have power to change the future.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and help end ageism across Canada.
📢 Become a member today!

#EndAgeism #HumanRights #CCAA #ILCC

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

🏦 Retirement Readiness

Are Canadians financially prepared for retirement?

The NIA Ageing in Canada Survey found that older women were:
• More likely to have less than $5,000 saved for retirement (26% vs. 19% of men)
• Less likely to be able to retire when they want (25% vs. 33%)

These differences reflect the cumulative impacts of gender pay gaps, pension gaps and unpaid caregiving.

📊 Read the report: https://t.co/upOc4rLYWx

This report was released in partnership with @ILCCanada with funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). Funding for the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey was provided by @Manulife and Waltons Trust.

#Retirement #FinancialSecurity #OlderWomen

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

Carney: "I'm going to take this opportunity to thank President Scheinbaum and the Mexican people for sending 200 firefighters to help us with our fires here. That's what friends do when you have crisis and fires."

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

🚨 New Report: Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA's 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey

Women in Canada are living longer than men—but many are ageing with greater financial insecurity, loneliness and exposure to ageism.

Today, the NIA, in partnership with @ILCCanada and with support from Women and Gender Equality Canada, released Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA's 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey. This is the first report in a three-part research series examining how gender shapes the experience of ageing in Canada.

The findings reveal that older women, particularly those with inadequate incomes and those who are racialized, face barriers to financial security, social participation and health care access.

As Canada is now a super-aged society, targeted policies are needed to ensure all older adults can age with confidence.

The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey is a nationally representative study capturing the experiences and perspectives of Canadians aged 50+, conducted with support from @Manulife and Waltons Trust.

📊 Read the report: https://t.co/upOc4rMwM5

#AgeingInCanada #OlderWomen #HealthyAgeing #GenderEquality

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

🤝 Social Network Strength

Loneliness is a growing public health concern—and older women are disproportionately affected.

In a new report, Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA's 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey, 61% of older women reported experiencing loneliness, compared to 54% of men.

Compared to older women with adequate income, older women with inadequate incomes were even more likely to experience:
• Social isolation (37% vs 53%)
• Loneliness (55% vs 76%)

Strong social connections are essential for healthy ageing.

📊 Read the report: https://t.co/upOc4rLYWx

This report was released in partnership with @ILCCanada with funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). Funding for the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey was provided by @Manulife and Waltons Trust.

#Loneliness #SocialConnection #AgeingInCanada

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

🤝 Force du réseau social

La solitude constitue un problème de santé publique de plus en plus préoccupant, et les femmes aînées sont touchées de manière disproportionnée.

Dans un nouveau rapport intitulé « Expériences des femmes aînées au Canada : résultats de l'enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada », 61 % des femmes aînées ont déclaré souffrir de solitude, contre 54 % des hommes.

Les femmes disposant de revenus insuffisants étaient encore plus susceptibles de souffrir :
• d’isolement social (53 % contre 37 %)
• de solitude (76 % contre 55 %)

Des liens sociaux solides sont essentiels pour vieillir en bonne santé.

📊 Lire le rapport : https://t.co/2nnlERuqfB

Le présent rapport a été publié en partenariat avec le Centre international sur la longévité du Canada @ILCCanada, grâce à un financement de Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada. L’enquête « Perspective sur le vieillissement au Canada en 2025 » a été financée par Manuvie et Waltons Trust.

#Solitude #LiensSociaux #VieillirAuCanada

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Great report from NIA on the experiences of older Canadian women

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

🚨 New Report: Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA's 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey

Women in Canada are living longer than men—but many are ageing with greater financial insecurity, loneliness and exposure to ageism.

Today, the NIA, in partnership with @ILCCanada and with support from Women and Gender Equality Canada, released Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA's 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey. This is the first report in a three-part research series examining how gender shapes the experience of ageing in Canada.

The findings reveal that older women, particularly those with inadequate incomes and those who are racialized, face barriers to financial security, social participation and health care access.

As Canada is now a super-aged society, targeted policies are needed to ensure all older adults can age with confidence.

The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey is a nationally representative study capturing the experiences and perspectives of Canadians aged 50+, conducted with support from @Manulife and Waltons Trust.

📊 Read the report: https://t.co/upOc4rMwM5

#AgeingInCanada #OlderWomen #HealthyAgeing #GenderEquality

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

🚨 Nouveau rapport : « Expériences des femmes aînées au Canada : résultats de l’enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada »

Au Canada, les femmes vivent plus longtemps que les hommes, mais beaucoup d’entre elles vieillissent dans un contexte de plus grande précarité financière, de solitude et d’âgisme.

Aujourd’hui, l’INV en partenariat avec @ILCCanada et avec le soutien de Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada, publie le rapport intitulé « Expériences des femmes aînées au Canada : résultats de l’enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada ». C’est le premier volet d’une série de trois rapports de recherche examinant comment le genre façonne l’expérience du vieillissement au Canada.

Les résultats révèlent que les femmes aînées, en particulier celles qui disposent de revenus insuffisants et celles qui sont racisées, se heurtent à des obstacles en matière de sécurité financière, de participation sociale et d’accès aux soins de santé.

Le Canada étant désormais une société « super-vieillissante », des politiques ciblées sont nécessaires pour garantir que toutes les personnes âgées puissent vieillir en toute sérénité.

L'enquête 2025 de l’INV « Perspectives sur le vieillissement au Canada » est une étude représentative à l'échelle nationale qui rend compte des expériences et des points de vue des Canadiennes et Canadiens âgés de 50 ans et plus. Elle a été menée avec le soutien de @Manulife et du Waltons Trust.

📊 Lire le rapport : https://t.co/2nnlERuY59

#VieillirAuCanada #FemmesÂgées #VieillissementEnSanté #ÉgalitéDesGenres

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our President, Kahir Lalji, has lost his beloved mother, Shirin Abdul Malek Esmail Hajee Lalji.
On behalf of our organization, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Kahir, his family, and all those who knew and loved Shirin.

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Our founder @gillismaggie is interviewed by Reuters with other activists @Bridget_Sleap and Heidrun Mollenkopf on the need for a convention on the rights of older persons.
https://t.co/YUxnGiCNHg

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

Artificial divides isolate youth and older adults. The WHO confirms that intergenerational relations are one of the top three proven ways to stop ageism. 👭 Connecting girls and older women builds empathy and fights discrimination. #Intergenerational #StrongerTogether

[ILC Canada @ILCCanada]

The World Health Organization is driving local change worldwide! 🌍 Through its Global Campaign to Combat Ageism and Age-Friendly Networks, the WHO delivers vital policy statements and tools to help local communities support healthy aging. 🩺 #WorldHealthOrg #HealthyAging