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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

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: “Today, on the International Day Against Homophobi

Alberta’s Retiring Boomers May Leave Labour Shortages in Their Wake. Experts Say There’s Still Time to Prepare

Larry King started a new job last weekend — at 65 years old. He's working as a catering server at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton's river valley. King wished he had worn his Skechers instead

Online Renewals Make Life Easier for Albertans

As of May 17, Albertans can renew their driver’s licences and identification cards online. Services will be available through the MyAlberta eServices portal. To renew online, Albertans will log in

Nineteen of 50 New ICU Beds Promised Already Open

Alberta Health Services has opened and staffed 19 of 50 permanent intensive care unit (ICU) beds supported by $100 million this year from Budget 2022. The remaining 31 beds are expected to open by the

Dispatches from the Unheard

A selection of images and text from the study will be on display at the Kerby Centre in mid-May in an exhibit organized by UCalgary Bachelor of Social Work student Anita Shepperd as part of her resear

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Nursing Week

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Nursing Week, which runs from May 9 to 15: “Today, as we mark the beginning of National Nursing Week, we recogn

New Calgary Seniors Community Raising the Bar on Post-COVID Care

This new model of senior living and care shows what can be possible post-pandemic. Reaching international standards of certification in health, wellness, and safety, learn more about Trico LivingWell'

Senior Living: Thinking Outside the Seniors’-Housing Box

Janet Torge has a big idea — and she is bringing it to fruition. Her plan: Communal living for seniors who can’t afford luxury residences. Torge calls her project (in partnership with real esta

Addressing Gender-Based Violence Against Indigenous People

More than $500,000 in grants will support a range of approaches to help stem the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit+ people. Alberta government funding to Indig