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CANADA | Aug 11, 2026

[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support volunteers deserve advocacy, resources, and recognition. This study will help make that happen.When

More nurse practitioners a boost for primary care

Albertans will gain more access to primary care with the hiring of up to 25 more nurse practitioners (NPs). Alberta’s government is providing $3.1 million for Phase 2 of the Primary Care Network (P

Reducing wait-times for ophthalmology surgeries

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is entering into negotiations with the four CSFs following a public request for proposal (RFP) process launched in April 2021. AHS expects these CSFs to be providing addi

Alberta to start lifting remaining continuing care restrictions

Thanks to vaccines, Alberta can take the next step in safely lifting restrictions in continuing care while keeping some rules in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To support the health and saf

Renewed MOU on health services in Lloydminster

Alberta and Saskatchewan pledge to provide a seamless, coordinated approach to health care for the residents of Lloydminster and the surrounding area. Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro and Saskat

Made in Alberta, by Albertans

Agriculture and Forestry has developed a new Made in Alberta, by Albertans label that farmers and processors can use on their products. The label will help shoppers quickly identify food made in our p

6,000 new beds for Alberta’s seniors

Alberta’s government is honouring its 2019 platform commitment to bring back a new and improved Affordable Supportive Living Initiative (ASLI) program. Over the next four years, $400 million in ope

What is the evidence on how to improve older adults' functional abilities at home?

A new analysis called an evidence and gap map has mapped what we know about improving the functional ability of older adults living at home or in nursing homes, retirement homes, or other long-term ca

COVID-19: Giving Gardens provide ‘amazing support’ for vulnerable Calgarians

COVID-19 has been especially tough on Calgarians who were in vulnerable positions before the pandemic. Now, many of them are getting a nice boost from some new Giving Gardens. The gardens are situat

Media Release: Statement on Rent Support through the Canada-Alberta Housing Benefit program

The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) is encouraged to hear about the announcement of $444 million investment in rent support through a joint federal and provincial Canada-Alberta Housing Benefi