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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

Relief From High Inflation for Continuing Care Residents

Alberta’s government will reduce the impact of high inflation on continuing care residents by paying the first three months of this year’s annual increase in accommodation charges for them. The g

Government of Canada Announces Affordable High-Speed Internet to Help Connect Low-Income Families and Seniors

Canadians need access to high-quality Internet services at affordable prices. Through the Connecting Families initiative, the Government of Canada, in partnership with 14 Internet service providers

Covenant Health to Operate New la Crete Health Centre

Planning is underway for the AHS-owned, Covenant Health-operated facility that will bring new maternity and emergency medical services space to northern Alberta. Alberta’s government is providing a

Relief at the Pumps Is Here for Albertans

Alberta’s government is no longer collecting the provincial fuel tax while oil prices are high. Drivers will save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase.

Paxlovid to be available at more Alberta pharmacies

Starting April 1, more pharmacies can supply COVID-19 antiviral medication to eligible Albertans. Paxlovid is the first COVID-19 treatment approved by Health Canada that can be taken orally at home

Making trust legislation work for Albertans

New legislation would make it more efficient to create and manage trusts, and reduce the need to go to court. If passed, the new Trustee Act would replace existing legislation and improve the managem

Taking Steps to Transform Continuing Care

Alberta would be the only Canadian jurisdiction with one overarching piece of legislation for its entire continuing care system under a proposed new bill. If passed, Bill 11, the Continuing Care Act

Stars Ready for Takeoff as Province Doubles Funding

Alberta’s government is continuing to address emergency medical services (EMS) issues by ensuring sustainable, long-term funding so STARS can continue to offer high-quality critical care for Alberta

Improving Access to Mental Health Care

More Albertans will receive the mental health care they need as a result of billing code changes allowing psychiatrists to provide additional virtual care. Alberta’s government is making changes to