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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

Expanding Paxlovid Accessibility

All prescribers in Alberta can now prescribe Paxlovid, an oral treatment that can lower the risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19, if they choose to. This includes physicians, nurse practitioners and

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