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CANADA | Aug 06, 2026

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

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

Support for community organizations helping Canadians

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced that charities and non-profit organizations requiring financial assistance to address the pandemic, can ap

Benefits payments for eligible Canadians to continue until Fall 2020

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue is announcing that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019 returns

Government extends the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that the Government of Canada will extend the CEWS by an additional 12 weeks to August 29, 2020.

Alberta is ready for relaunch

With strict safety guidelines in place, Albertans can and should confidently support Alberta businesses as the province gradually relaunches the economy.

Province invests more than $170 million for enhanced staffing and extra cleaning supplies in long-term care, designated supportive living facilities and seniors lodges

A provincial investment of more than $170 million will help keep residents and staff in long-term care, designated supportive living facilities and seniors lodges safe from COVID-19.

Prioritizing funding for front-line non-profits

Increased funding to the Community Initiatives Program Operating grant will help front-line non-profits continue caring for vulnerable Albertans. Read more here.