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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

Federal Government Pre-Budget Consultations

Canadians are invited to Share Their Priorities of the 2025 Federal Budget

Why increasing Canada’s health budget for preventive and social care makes sense fiscally and medically

public health programs should be led by specialized community connectors who link patients with local services and resources.

A 'hopeless' feeling: Struggling seniors face sky-high rents and few, if any, options

A 'hopeless' feeling: Struggling seniors face sky-high rents and few, if any, optionsSlightly more than 1/5th of Canada's seniors who live in private dwellings are rentersRon Sept is getting desperate

[Announcement] The Chrysalis Innovation Challenge

Calling all changemakers! Are you passionate about creating a better future for older adults? Do you have a brilliant idea, program, or technology that empowers them to live with choice, dignity, and

Transforming Healthy Aging in Alberta

We are looking to engage older adults, family members and unpaid caregivers, and service providers to provide their insights and experiences in this area via short interviews

" Charities and giving - What's new" electronic mailing list

Electronic mailing list - Charities and giving - What's new

[News] Bridge to Oasis is Changing the Landscape for Older Adults

CBC Radio interview-BTO and Unison for generation 55+ Elder Abuse Project

[Research Study] COVID medications to help adults feel better faster

A national study to evaluate the effectiveness of current and future Covid-19 medications is now recruiting participants

New study shows financial impact of homelessness on our health-care system

A new study out of London, Ont. lays out the cost of the homelessness crisis on our health-care system.