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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

[News] Social prescribing: why purpose is good for your health

The power of social prescribing – helping patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to community resources and activities – is increasingly backed by scientific studies.

[News] Caring in Canada: Survey insights from caregivers and care providers across Canada

Caring in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the National Caregiving Survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada.

WHO promotes social prescribing to improve health and well-being in the Western Pacific

WHO emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants to enhance health and well-being.

[News] Canadian seniors are getting a top-up to old age benefits. How much?

"On July 29, eligible seniors aged 65 to 74 years were to receive a maximum monthly amount of up to $718.33" Benefit payments for Canadian seniors are going up slightly in a scheduled increase as reti

WHO Commission on Social Connection

The World Health Organization has established a Commission on Social Connection

Embracing Online Service Options for Seniors

Changes are coming to the "Turning 65" Package sent out to Albertans to support seniors to apply online.

Co-Designing a Caregiver-Centered Care Champions Community of Practice

Recruiting Caregiver-Centered Care Champions to Co-Design a Caregiver-Centered Care Community of Practice!We are excited to invite health, social, and community care providers interested in supporting

Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024

To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.

Caring for our caregivers: The power of social prescriptions

Article on the needs of caregivers and the benefits of social prescribing