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CANADA | Aug 11, 2025

[Recording] Post-Election Wake-Up Call: What Canada’s New Federal Government Means for Nonprofits

It’s been about three months now, since Canada elected its new government. What will this new federal government mean for Canada’s nonprofit sector? What policy shifts can we anticipate? How will funding be affected? And what should nonprofit leaders be watching for, in the months ahead? In this

Statement Recognizing Alberta Public Service Week

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement recognizing Alberta Public Service Week: “Behind every public program and service, every government policy and new initiative, are the hard-working peopl

Calgary State of Local Emergency: Ministers McIver and Nixon Statement

Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver and Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon issued the following statement on the risk of flooding in southern and central Alberta: “Alberta’s gove

Recognizing Newcomer Successes

Alberta is launching the Newcomer Recognition Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of immigrants in this province. Newcomers contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and cultural di

Supporting Improved Mental Health in Rural Alberta

In partnership with Counselling Alberta, Alberta’s government is ensuring that every Albertan has access to the support they may need to improve their mental health. Counselling Alberta will provid

Overdose Prevention App Now Available Province-Wide

Albertans across the province now have access to the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), an app that helps prevent a fatal overdose when using opioids and other substances alone at home. Alberta

Systems Improvements for Income Support and AISH Programs

Today (June 8, 2022), Community and Social Services is launching a new, user-friendly online application for the Income Support program. The online application can be accessed at https://www.alberta.

Calgary Needs More Dementia-Friendly Spaces, Advocate Says

Calgary is lacking in dementia-friendly spaces, an advocate says, and her group is part of a new project trying to figure out what one could look like. Shopping centres, grocery stores, parks and ev

Improving the Mental Health of Seniors

New partnerships with community organizations will focus on helping seniors improve their mental health. Supports will help older adults get the help they need before acute intervention is necessary.

‘Having Trouble Making Ends Meet?’ Here’s Why More Alberta Doctors Are Asking

"Did you have trouble making ends meet at the end of the month?" It's a simple question, but a powerful one for doctors who want to truly understand their patients' health. That's according to Brian