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CANADA | Aug 11, 2025

[Recording] Post-Election Wake-Up Call: What Canada’s New Federal Government Means for Nonprofits

It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada’s nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be watching for, in the months ahead? In this

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Yes, remnants of discriminatory urban planning remain

The way we build cities reflects how we view ourselves— and how we view others. For decades, zoning bylaws and restrictive covenants have worked to keep parts of North America’s cities white, rele
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TELUS Health first in Canada to provide residents with innovative LivingWell Companion personal emergency response services on Apple Watch

TELUS Health, the largest Canadian-owned provider of personal emergency response services (PERS), today announced it is revolutionizing how Canadians experience wearable emergency support in Canada by
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Opinion: We need a national shift to ensure Canadians age with 'zest and dignity'

The impact of COVID-19 has been tragic for seniors and their families. Deaths in long-term care facilities have been staggering. The pandemic has also exposed many broader issues beyond LTC facilities
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New long-term care standards will fall flat without money or enforcement, experts warn

The federal government is spending $3 billion over five years to establish new standards to improve long-term care in Canada. Advocates say the money alone is not enough — that they want measures to
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Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte

Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte Seniors across Canada tell me they are worried about their financial security and outliving their savings. Some older seniors share how their l
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Pandemic pet: communal cat brings comfort for Calgary seniors

Silvera’s first Cat Room opened in April. Fostering felines has brought a lot of joy to residents and employees at Valleyview! This initiative has been a few years in the making. Silvera was inspir
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United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Global Affairs Canada is soliciting applications by Canadians interested in presenting their candidacy for election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the CRPD
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Here’s Why You Need to Go For a Walk Every Single Day

In 2019, a Journal of Clinical Oncology study reported that a small amount of physical activity—such as taking a brisk walk for 20 minutes or more a day—is linked to a lower risk of seven types of
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How to talk about vaccines

This article is part of a series of explainers on vaccine development and distribution. Learn more about vaccines – from how they work and how they’re made to ensuring safety and equitable access
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