National Resources

There are some national organizations as well as the Canadian Government which offer services to seniors. This page lists those resources. Note: When you click on a link you will open a new browser window, close it when you wish to return.




Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) envisions a society where all older Canadians are leading active lifestyles thereby contributing to their physical and overall well-being. Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Canada Benefits
helps individuals connect to important benefit programs—such as pensions, scholarships, and subsidies. Canada Benefits

Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
This website provides information to raise awareness of key issues around abuse and neglect in later life and to assure older adults are treated as full citizens in Canadian society. Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse

Canadian Seniors Policies and Programs Database
is a database of government policies and programs for which seniors are the primary beneficiaries. It was developed and is maintained by federal, provincial and territorial governments. Canadian Seniors Policies and Programs Database

Division of Aging Seniors
This is the Site Map (index) of this division. The links to Publications and Links are rich with content. Division of Aging Seniors

Government of Canada Main Site
Federal Government's main web site. Government of Canada Main Site

Seniors Canada Online
is the Federal Government's response to seniors' request for easy electronic access to seniors-related services. Seniors Canada Online

Seniors Guide to Federal Programs
In this guide you will find you will find information on the work that the federal government carries out on behalf of and for seniors. Seniors Guide to Federal Programs

Seniors Policies and Programs Database (SPPD)
The SPPD is a database of government policies and programs for which seniors are the primary beneficiaries. It was developed and is maintained by federal, provincial and territorial governments. Seniors Policies and Programs Database (SPPD)

Services for Seniors
Services for Seniors: Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors and their Families. All Canadians deserve the highest quality of life possible, and seniors are no exception. This guide is to help seniors plan for retirement, stay healthy, live in safety and security, and be as active as possible. Services for Seniors

Statistical snapshots of Canada's Seniors
This series was produced for Health Canada by Statistics Canada, drawing on the latest data from a wide variety of sources, including the 1996 Census, as well as the National Population Health Survey, the Survey of Volunteer Activities, and the Survey of Consumer Finances. Statistical snapshots of Canada's Seniors

Volunteer Gateway
Connecting people and resources for community vitality. Online Collaboration Tools for the Community-based Sector in Canada Volunteer Gateway

Winnipeg Weather
Current conditions and forecast - Environment Canada Winnipeg Weather