ALT Connected Canadians team members and community partners stand together in front of a presentation screen following a technology workshop supported by Google.

ALT Older adult and Connected Canadians volunteers sit together in a community room in a customized support session.

ALT Older adults watch a Connected Canadians presentation about Google Gemini during a community workshop on technology and digital skills.

ALT An older adult smiles while using a tablet with two Connected Canadians volunteers during a one-on-one technology mentoring session.

ALT Graphic from Connected Canadians featuring a photo of a woman sitting in a chair and using a device. Text reads: “43.5% of Canadian older adults used social networking websites or apps in 2022.” Source: Canadian Seniors More Connected Than Ever (StatsCAN, 2023).

ALT Connected Canadians infographic stating: “Internet use among Canadians aged 65+ continues to grow, with 82.6% going online in 2022, up 6.3% from 2020.” An 82.6% donut chart appears on the right. Source: Canadian Seniors More Connected Than Ever (StatsCAN, 2023).

ALT Connected Canadians infographic stating: “1 in 3 Canadian older adults that used online voice or video calls in 2022, helping them stay connected with others.” The graphic includes three simplified human figures and decorative circles and lines. Source: Canadian Seniors More Connected Than Ever (StatsCAN, 2023).

ALT Connected Canadians infographic stating: “Internet use among Canadians aged 65+ continues to grow, with 82.6% going online in 2022, up 6.3% from 2020.” An 82.6% donut chart appears on the right. Source: Canadian Seniors More Connected Than Ever (StatsCAN, 2023).

ALT Connected Canadians infographic stating: “1 in 3 Canadian older adults that used online voice or video calls in 2022, helping them stay connected with others.” The graphic includes three simplified human figures and decorative circles and lines. Source: Canadian Seniors More Connected Than Ever (StatsCAN, 2023).

ALT Graphic from Connected Canadians featuring a photo of a woman sitting in a chair and using a device. Text reads: “43.5% of Canadian older adults used social networking websites or apps in 2022.” Source: Canadian Seniors More Connected Than Ever (StatsCAN, 2023).

ALT Graphic promoting “Logging Out: Preparing for Digital End of Life,” a free technology workshop. Topics include preparing your digital legacy, setting up legacy contacts and memorialization settings, organizing passwords and important digital documents, online security, and one-on-one technology support. The event takes place September 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. at 580 Eagleson Road, Ottawa, ON K2M 1H4. The graphic features an older woman using a laptop and the logos of Kelly Funeral Homes Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery and Connected Canadians.

ALT Volunteer of the Month graphic on a bright blue background with a white lanyard and Connected Canadians name badge. The badge shows the Connected Canadians logo and a headshot photo. Large white text reads: “Volunteer of the Month” and ‘Dave”

ALT Light green graphic with the text “Wishing Our Co-op Students All the Best!” Two photos show the Connected Canadians team outdoors: one of three co-op students standing together and another larger group photo of team members.

ALT Graphic featuring a portrait of Elissa Gee and the quote: “You’re not only learning for yourself and progressing professionally and academically, but you’re also getting to see the impact of your work in real time.”

ALT Graphic featuring a portrait of Jamie Bowman and the quote: “If you’re someone who loves to meet new people and also just love to help out, it is a really great opportunity and you get to see firsthand the impact that you make.”

ALT Graphic featuring a portrait of Kendall Clarke and the quote: “I would say my biggest takeaway from Connected Canadians would be developing a keen sense of empathy and an ability to communicate with other people.”

ALT Graphic featuring a Connected Canadians Technology Mentor sitting with an older adult and providing one-on-one technology support using a smartphone. Under the photo is a quote from Piero Narducci emphasizing the importance of including older adults in the design of technology and services to reduce barriers such as jargon, long wait times, and complicated menus.

ALT A save the date card that reads “National Seniors Day Celebration”. The design features a photo of an older adult reading a book, overlaid with colourful confetti. Text reads “Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5pm-7pm, Chartwell Rockliffe Retirement Residence, 100 Long Island Lodge Rd, Ottawa.” Logos for Connected Canadians, Chartwell, and Waymo appear at the bottom, reading are sponsored by Chartwell and Waymo.

ALT Six Connected Canadians team members stand smiling outside on a sunny day. They’re gathered along a white railing with greenery in front, waving and posing together. A Canadian flag is waving in the background

ALT A group of seniors and Connected Canadians mentors sit together in a bright room. They’re engaged in conversation and digital learning around tables with laptops and tablets. A large screen and Connected Canadians banners stand at the front

ALT A volunteer and two older adults smile together beside a Connected Canadians banner at a technology support event.

ALT A volunteer helps an older adult use a laptop during a one-on-one technology support session.

ALT Older adults and volunteers seated around tables during a group technology workshop in a bright community room.

ALT A volunteer assists an older adult with a smartphone during a Connected Canadians technology workshop.

ALT Three people sit and stand around a table during a workshop. The person on the left wears a black Connected Canadians vest and a name tag reading “Jazmine.” A staff member stands in the middle, smiling, wearing a dark blue shirt with a lanyard. On the right, a participant in a red polo and a white “LOVE” cap sits at the table. A smartphone, computer mouse, brochure, and papers are on the table. In the background, other participants sit at tables, talking and working. Bookshelves, a clock, and large windows.

ALT A group of Connected Canadians staff, volunteers, and workshop participants pose together in a classroom-style space. Two large Connected Canadians banners stand behind them. Some people are standing while others kneel in front, all smiling at the camera. Several wear name tags or CC branded vests. Tables, chairs, and office equipment are visible around the room.

ALT Six people stand together indoors, smiling for a group photo. Large windows show greenery outside, and posters are the wall in English and French. One person wears a Connected Canadians vest with a name tag labeled “George.”

ALT Participants sit at tables, chatting and using their phones. Coffee cups, pastries, notebooks, and pens are on the tables. A Connected Canadians Facilitator stands near the front, smiling. The room has colorful curtains, red and blue chairs, and large windows.

ALT A collage showing Connected Canadians’ OCF‑supported digital skills workshops at the Bukhari Community Centre: group photo at the Centre backdrop, a close-up of workshop materials, and two participants working together at a laptop. On the left side it says “OCF Supported Workshops” and under that it says “Bukhari Community Centre”. The background is light green with green and red graphics, it has a white strip with the Ottawa Community Foundation, and Connected Canadians logos.

ALT Volunteer of the Month graphic on a bright blue background with a white lanyard and Connected Canadians name badge. The badge shows the Connected Canadians logo and a headshot photo. Large white text reads: “Volunteer of the Month” and “Hajer”

ALT A group of eleven adults pose together in a classroom setting in front of a Literacy Unlimited banner promoting free workshops for adults 55+. The banner includes photos of seniors learning, a QR code, and the text “Unlimited Seniors Club.”

ALT A presenter stands beside a large screen displaying a slide titled “Digital Safety Tools: Building Your Personal Cyber Security Toolkit,” Connected Canadians and RBC logos visible. A Connected Canadians banner is visible in the background, and a laptop and materials sit on a table in front.

ALT Two people sit at a table during a digital literacy session, with a Mentor guiding a participant using a tablet. A second tablet, a smartphone, and printed materials sit on the table. Another participant works on a laptop in the background, with large windows visible behind them.

ALT Older adults sit at tables during a digital safety workshop while a presenter stands near a screen titled “Protect Your Money.” The slide lists tips about avoiding fraud and keeping banking information secure. Banners for Literacy Unlimited and Connected Canadians are displayed in the room.

ALT Two people sit together at a table, one older adult and one younger adult, both smiling as they look at a device. The background is light green with colourful graphic shapes. Text on the poster reads “Celebrating World Youth Skills Day,” “Gain experience and help older adults stay connected,” and “Looking for new volunteers!” Logos for Connected Canadians and the Ottawa Community Foundation appear at the bottom.

ALT A mint‑green collage titled “Youth Mentors in Action” shows three photos of youth supporting older adults with technology. The top-left photo shows a younger person helping an older adult use a tablet in a classroom. The top-right photo shows two people sitting at a table with a Connected Canadians banner behind them. The bottom photo shows a younger person standing and talking with an older adult seated at a table, with others working in the background.

ALT A group of nineteen people pose together in a conference room, most wearing matching black vests with embroidered logos and name tags. They stand and kneel in two rows, smiling toward the camera. Behind them are two banners with a colorful circular logo and the text “Connecting Branches, Communities, and Cultures.” Tables, presentation materials, and a carpeted floor are visible in the background

ALT Two people stand close together in a classroom setting, smiling and giving thumbs‑up gestures. The person on the right wears a light blue striped shirt and blue pants. The person on the left, wearing glasses, a black vest with a logo and a name tag reading “George". Behind them, others sit at desks, with a water bottle and a window with partially closed blinds visible in the background.

ALT Four people lean together and smile in a lecture hall. They stand behind a desk with notebooks and papers. One person on the right wears a black vest with a logo and a name tag reading “Senam.” Next to them, someone wears a denim dress and a white sweater. The two people on the left wear dark tops. Behind them, other attendees sit and talk in tiered seating against beige walls.

ALT Five people gather around a table in a classroom with tiered seating. Two are seated, one using a tablet, the other holding a smartphone and showing its screen to the group. Three others stand close by, watching attentively and wearing black vests with the Connected Canadians logo. A cup, notebooks, and a bag sit on the table.

ALT A white sign hangs on a door. On it is a photo of Mona Fortier and a photo of Yasir Naqvi next to a red arrow. The sign reads "Programme Nouveaux horizons pour les aînés - Volet communautaire" and "New Horizons for Seniors Program - Community-based projects"

ALT Four people stand together indoors, smiling for a group photo. Behind them, several attending organizations' logos are displayed on the wall.

ALT A large group of community members and representatives pose together indoors for a photo. They stand and sit in two rows, smiling warmly. Banners for Mona Fortier and Yasir Naqvi are visible behind them, along with logos of local organizations on the wall.

ALT Graphic promoting a Newcomer Mentorship Program seeking new volunteers. Text reads, “Gain Canadian experience and help older adults stay connected.” A group of seven smiling women stand together at the bottom, with Connected Canadians and TD logos shown below.

ALT Graphic for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Text reads: “Digital safety helps protect older adults from abuse and fraud.” The graphic shares three safety tips: spot the red flags, browse safely, and ask questions. It includes an image of an older adult using a tablet, Connected Canadians’ referral message, and the Connected Canadians and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario logos.