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CANADA | Dec 11, 2024
[News] Ipsos Poll: Majority of Canadians with Household Income Below $60K May Soon Turn to Charities to Meet Daily Essential Needs
Charities facing sustained, high demand for essential services
READ MORELegislation on COVID-19 disability payment receives Royal Assent
Bill C-20, An Act respecting further COVID-19 measures, today received Royal Assent, ensuring that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will continue to protect jobs by helping businesses keep e
20 million free masks available province-wide
On July 13, 2020 the Government of Alberta announced that Albertans have another chance to pick up free non-medical face masks at the counter or drive-thru of their local A&W, McDonald’s Canada
Affordable Housing Review Panel
On July 9, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that The Affordable Housing Review Panel has been appointed to review Alberta’s affordable housing system. This review will explore ways we can m
Expanding access to COVID-19 testing
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Alberta will offer asymptomatic COVID-19 testing at community pharmacies, making it easier for Albertans to access testing and help stop the spread.
A limited number of community pharmacies will
Alberta moves to stage two of relaunch
Strong testing data shows active COVID-19 cases in Alberta are lower than expected, meaning stage two of the relaunch strategy can safely begin on June 12, a week sooner than expected.
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20 million masks to be distributed to Albertans
Government’s relaunch strategy includes providing free non-medical masks to Albertans who need them.
A&W, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. and Tim Hortons are partnering with the Alberta
Unique help line aims to connect Albertans who need physical therapy during pandemic
A new advice line set up to help Albertans with physical disabilities and injuries connect with rehabilitation advice during the pandemic is believed to be the first of its kind in Canada. As restri
Government of Canada announces online tool, “Find financial help during COVID-19” to assist Canadians in accessing financial support
The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, announced a web-based benefits finder tool, “Find financial help during COVID-19”, on canada.ca/coronavirusbenefits, to help people l
Government of Canada supports over 500 women’s shelters and sexual assault centres during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced that federal funding has been disbursed to over 500 women’s shelters and sexual assault
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