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CANADA | Nov 12, 2025

[Survey Results] A Survey About Generosity in Canada – Study #2

This 2025 study builds on our 2023 research to delve deeper into the reasons behind the decline in generosity. - The findings are clear. It is essential for our sector leadership organizations, and Ottawa policymakers to act on the implications for the well-being of our communities.What is in this r

Helping More Albertans in their Pursuit of Recovery

More than $5 million in community grants will support Albertans of every age in their recovery from mental health and addiction challenges. This $5 million in new grant funding will help 27 community

Lethbridge Celebrates New Homes for Seniors

The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 64-unit Southgate seniors’ complex in Lethbridge. Located near shopping, medical services, and walking

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous

Senior Living: Organization Gives Men a Place to Talk, Find Support

The whine of a mitre saw and the sharp aroma of a wood preservative are clues that something is happening in Punch Jackson’s spacious Edmonton garage. But that something is more than the creation o

Statement by the Prime Minister on Emancipation Day

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Emancipation Day: “Today, on Emancipation Day, we acknowledge the painful history of slavery here in Canada and celebra

Project Tracking COVID-19 in Canadian Long-Term Care Paused Due to Lack of Data

A think tank that’s been compiling data on COVID-19 in Canadian long-term care homes says it has to stop its work because provinces are no longer making enough information public about the spread of

Convenient Access to Workplace Health, Safety Rules

The OHS legislation search tool consolidates the OHS Act, regulation and code into one interactive, online resource. The tool will enable employers and workers to more efficiently access and apply

Renovations Can Help Homeowners Age in Place

If you are like most Canadians, you want to age in your own home. A 2020 survey conducted by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University, with TELUS Health, found that 91

Helping Continuing Care Residents With Inflation

To help with the rising cost of living, the government will provide more financial relief to Albertans in designated supportive living and long-term care from Nov. 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Alberta