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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

Alberta to Lift Remaining Health Restrictions

Alberta will take the final step in its plan to ease public health measures as the province moves past the Omicron BA.2 wave and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline. The rate of new hospita

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.