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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

Streamlining Professional Governance Laws

New rules would make it easier for self-governing professions to protect Albertans’ health, safety and economic interests. Alberta’s government delegates self-governing responsibilities for certa

Advancing Health Tech to Improve Care

Through Alberta Innovates’ Health Innovation Platform Partnerships program, government is enabling innovators access to the platforms, infrastructure, tools and resources they need to turn their gro

Statement by the Prime Minister on Mental Health Week

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Mental Health Week: Today, we mark the beginning of Mental Health Week. This week is a time for Canadians to come togethe

Innovative Equipment for Albertans Living With Diabetes

Albertans living with diabetes will soon have access to newer, more technologically advanced insulin pumps through their government-sponsored health benefit plans. As part of the government’s three-

Aging Beyond Retirement: How Canadians Can Afford to Grow Old

Fourteen kids. That’s the number of siblings Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald’s mother had growing up. An astounding number, even at a time when families were known for having large broods. While i

Celebrating Asian Heritage: Associate Minister Yaseen

Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued this statement on Asian Heritage Month: “Albertans of Asian descent have a proud history that spans more than two cent

Supporting Alberta’s Non-profits

The Social Impact Lab is a hub for social innovation. Non-profits can work with businesses, donors, community members and volunteers to develop new solutions and create capacity to address pressing so

Canada’s 2021 Census: Number of Seniors Over 85 Expected to Triple in Next 25 Years

The latest census data from 2021 shows Canada’s seniors over the age of 85 are among the fastest growing age groups in the country, marking another milestone on the slow march to what experts warn w

Over-85s Are One of the Fastest Growing Cohorts in Canada. How Can Cities Become ‘Age-Friendly’?

Experts warn that the coming grey wave will test the limits of our beleaguered health-care and long-term-care systems and demand sacrifices from families faced with shortages of personal support worke