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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

Enabling Energy Rebates for Nearly 2M Albertans

The Utility Commodity Rebate Act would replace the Natural Gas Price Protection Act with new enabling legislation for both electricity and natural gas rebates. If passed, forthcoming regulations u

A Path Forward to Support Alberta’s Workforce

Alberta’s government is moving forward with investments in job training that will support Albertans on their career path, providing them with the skills needed today and into the future. Alberta at

Calgary Veterans Hope to Find Financial ‘Breathing Room’ in New Affordable Housing

Silvera for Seniors is working with the Veterans Association Food Bank to provide an affordable housing option to veterans on a fixed low-income where rental rates are based on 30 per cent of gross in

Why Navigating Your COVID Risk Is Now Harder Than Ever

Figuring out where you're most at risk of catching COVID-19 is more challenging than ever in Canada's Omicron-fuelled sixth wave, and tried-and-tested strategies for avoiding infection are proving les

Supporting Well-Being for Indigenous Women

Three grants will help provide Indigenous women in Alberta with the skills and support they need to find careers and improve their livelihoods. Funding to the Institute for the Advancement of Aborigi

Making Housing More Affordable for Canadians

Everyone should have a place to call home, yet it is becoming increasingly challenging for many Canadians to find a safe and affordable place to live. That’s why a key focus of Budget 2022 is making

Funding Civil Society to Support Economic Recovery

New funding for the Civil Society Fund will support 37 projects, helping vulnerable Albertans and contributing to the province’s social and economic recovery. As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan,

Statement by the Prime Minister on World Health Day

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Health Day: “Today, we celebrate World Health Day and the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). This yea

Alberta Expands Access to Fourth Vaccine Doses

Alberta is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine and Paxlovid treatment to protect those most at risk from severe outcomes. The number of COVID-19-positive patients in hospital r