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CANADA | Apr 13, 2026

[Report] Retirement and post-retirement employment among older Canadians

This report was written by Sharanjit Uppal, Brittany Etmanski, Vincent Hardy and Sébastien LaRochelle-CôtéUsing data from the Labour Force Survey, this study presents trends in the number of retirements and summarizes the reasons for retirement. Additionally, it uses data from the Survey of Finan

Lethbridge Housing Authority Secures Funding for Seniors Housing Project

In her sixth attempt to secure a response from city council in the past year, Robin James finally left council chambers on Tuesday with a smile on her face. James, the chief administrative officer of

Electricity Rebate Program Extended Until December

Nearly two million homes, farms and businesses will receive electricity rebates for the rest of the year to help cover high bills amid rising energy costs. The electricity rebate program will now off

Nominations for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division Awards Now Open (deadline September 30, 2022)

Do you know a mental health champion in your community? Nominate them for a Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division Award today! Each year, CMHA, Alberta Division recognizes men

10% Increase to the Old Age Security Pension for Seniors Aged 75 and Older

Canadians are living longer than ever before. As they age, older adults tend to have lower incomes and often face higher health-related expenses because of the onset of illness or disability. This fin

Natural Gas Rebate to Support Albertans

Starting October 1, all consumers connected to the natural gas distribution system and paying a bill directly to a natural gas retailer with less than 2,500 gigajoules (GJ) of annual natural gas consu

Canadian Multiculturalism Day: Associate Minister Yaseen

Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement on Canadian Multiculturalism Day: “Since 2003, Canadian Multiculturalism Day has been celebrat

Buddy Up: Calgary Centre for Suicide Prevention Campaign Seeks to Open the Conversation Surrounding Men’s Mental Health

Editor’s note: If you or a loved one need help regarding suicide, you can call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service’s 24/7/365 free support line at 1-833-456-4566. You can also text 45645 between

Retirement Home for LGBTQ2S+ Seniors Is in the Works

The Edmonton Pride Seniors Group (EPSG) is getting closer to its dream of building a queer-friendly retirement home. The group is working with the city to acquire a piece of land on which to build

An Older Canada Deserves Wiser Communities

The recently released 2021 census data reveals Canada’s population is not just aging; it’s already aged. Baby boomers, who make up almost a quarter of Canada’s population, are now hurtling tow