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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

Food insecurity a struggle for those with celiac disease, Calgarian says

Canadians face 5 to 7 per cent price increase for food in 2022 A Calgary woman with celiac disease says her budget can't keep up with the rising cost of the food she needs. Jade Jones says she's had

Celebrating progress on a new cancer centre

Patients will soon see improved access to cancer care as construction crews make significant progress on the new Calgary Cancer Centre. Approximately 900 construction and trades workers are working 2

Alberta Housing Sector’s Response to Passing of Bill 78: Alberta Housing Amendment Act

After years of consultation with the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA), which represents over 100 organizations that provide community and seniors

Fall session: Alberta’s Recovery Plan moves ahead

Alberta’s Recovery Plan came into sharp focus during Alberta’s legislature sitting, with major advancements on creating jobs and diversifying the economy. The fall session started on Oct. 25

No bus ride, no forms, just food — how tiny charity startups have pushed big players to change

The pandemic has led to the birth and growth of numerous startup charities as an alternative to established and long-standing charitable organizations. Operating on a more informal basis that seeks to

A new weapon in the fight against opioid overdose

Alberta’s government is the first in Canada to fully cover the cost of the injectable opioid treatment drug Sublocade. The treatment lasts in a person’s system for 30 days, providing stabiliza

Social Snacking Campaign

Learn about the "Social Snacking" campaign - combatting mental health threats brought forward by the pandemic. WATCH HERE

Alberta seniors warn others after CERB disrupts pension payments: ‘I can’t go on like this’

Two Alberta seniors are hoping their recent experiences with claiming the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can help others know they’re not alone with their frustrations. CERB was rolled

Investment leverages $170M to accelerate innovation

An investment of more than $22 million through the Alberta government’s Research Capacity Program will support research infrastructure and technology development at the University of Calgary. The R