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CANADA | Dec 11, 2024
[News] Ipsos Poll: Majority of Canadians with Household Income Below $60K May Soon Turn to Charities to Meet Daily Essential Needs
Charities facing sustained, high demand for essential services
READ MORETemporary testing options given to health-care workers
At the direction of Alberta’s government, Alberta Health Services will provide all unimmunized physicians and staff the option of temporary frequent COVID-19 testing to ensure the anticipated de
More boosters, tests and measures to fight Omicron
Alberta’s government is taking further steps to strengthen vaccine protection and testing while bringing in new public health measures to reduce contact between Albertans as Omicron cases contin
Alberta expands boosters, launches booster shot campaign
Alberta is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Albertans aged 18 and older while launching an ambitious booster shot campaign to protect Albertans from the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.
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Construction to begin on Spirit River seniors housing
The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on construction of a new $24.8-million housing project that will provide needed homes for seniors with a range of care needs in Spirit River.
Firefighters to play key role in offering addiction treatment
A first in Canada, firefighters in Edmonton are joining the fight against opioid overdose by supporting immediate access to addiction treatment and supporting families.
Albertans in Edmonton struggli
Alberta and Canada partner to expand connectivity
A dollar-for-dollar matching agreement between the governments of Alberta and Canada will help expand broadband access across the province.
Closing the digital divide is critical to ensuring that Alb
Improving supports for people with disabilities
Two reports have been posted online highlighting improvements Albertans would like to see to two key disabilities programs.
Over the past year, comprehensive reviews of the Family Support for Childre
Police to play key role in offering addiction treatment
A first in Canada, police officers will now be able to offer immediate access to addiction treatment upon an individual’s arrest.
Albertans who are taken into police custody and who have an opioid
Minister of Seniors Mandate Letter
On December 16, 2021 the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, issued mandate letters for ministers. Mandate letters outline the commitments that each minister will work to accomp
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