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Fraud Prevention Month: COVID Isn't Helping
CanAge
In Canada between March 6, 2020 and January 31, 2021, there have been 11,502 reports of COVID-19 fraud, 9,797 victims, and $7 million lost to related scams.
COVID-19 has given scammers new opportunities to take advantage of Canadians during this difficult and uncertain time. This data and the follo
Alzheimer Society: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Alzheimer Society of Canada
It’s important that people living with dementia get vaccinated. Here’s what you need to know if you or someone you know has dementia, including what to do if the person living with dementia is unable to provide consent for the vaccine.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Vaccine Development and Approval in Canada
Government of Canada
For COVID-19 vaccines, Health Canada is using a fast-tracked process that allows manufacturers to submit data as it becomes available, and for Health Canada experts to start the review process right away. Vaccines will only be authorized once all necessary evidence is available. Teams of Health Can
COVID-19: How Vaccinations are Developed (with described video)
Government of Canada
This video explains the vaccine development process in Canada and how it is possible to achieve a COVID-19 vaccine, with significant domestic and international collaboration, in a much shorter period of time.
For more information, visit Canada.ca/coronavirus.
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The Lung Association of Canada: COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
The Lung Association of Canada
Canadians with chronic lung disease are more susceptible to a serious cases of Covid-19. It does not mean that they are more likely to be infected by Covid-19, but it does mean that if they are, the chances of their case turning serious are higher. This is why it is extremely important to learn how
COVID-19 Vaccines – What Older Canadians Need to Know
National Institute on Ageing
The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) released a guidance document, authored by Dr. Samir Sinha, Ms. Sabina Vohra-Miller, and Dr. Jennie Johnstone. The document outlines common questions arising among older Canadians regarding COVID-19 vaccines, along with evidence-informed answers to help keep Ca
COVID-19 Vaccines Frequently Asked Questions
Alberta Health Services
Vaccines are a critical way to limit the spread of COVID-19. They are effective and safe. Immunization protects your health, as well as the health of your loved ones and the community. Review frequently asked quesitons about the COVID-19 Vaccine.Â
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What we heard: Indigenous Peoples and COVID-19: Public Health Agency of Canada's companion report
Government of Canada
This report was led by the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health (WBIIH) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto and submitted to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
This report is to complement the CPHO’s Annual Report on the State of Public Health in Canada
Developing Human Capital: Moving from Extraction to Reciprocity in Our Organizational Relationships
Jeanne Bell, Nonprofit Quarterly
This article, first published on October 23, 2018, comes from the Fall 2018 edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly. It’s the second in a three-part “Advancing Practice” series on building a different paradigm for nonprofit human resource management. You can read the first installment here.
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