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CANADA | Sep 02, 2025
[Release] Better, faster, smarter access to government services
Alberta’s government is launching the Alberta Wallet, giving Albertans the option to carry their Government of Alberta-issued documents on their phones.
READ MOREOpinion: We need a national shift to ensure Canadians age with 'zest and dignity'
The impact of COVID-19 has been tragic for seniors and their families. Deaths in long-term care facilities have been staggering. The pandemic has also exposed many broader issues beyond LTC facilities
New long-term care standards will fall flat without money or enforcement, experts warn
The federal government is spending $3 billion over five years to establish new standards to improve long-term care in Canada. Advocates say the money alone is not enough — that they want measures to
Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte
Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte
Seniors across Canada tell me they are worried about their financial security and outliving their savings. Some older seniors share how their l
Pandemic pet: communal cat brings comfort for Calgary seniors
Silvera’s first Cat Room opened in April. Fostering felines has brought a lot of joy to residents and employees at Valleyview!
This initiative has been a few years in the making. Silvera was inspir
United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Global Affairs Canada is soliciting applications by Canadians interested in presenting their candidacy for election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the CRPD
Here’s Why You Need to Go For a Walk Every Single Day
In 2019, a Journal of Clinical Oncology study reported that a small amount of physical activity—such as taking a brisk walk for 20 minutes or more a day—is linked to a lower risk of seven types of
How to talk about vaccines
This article is part of a series of explainers on vaccine development and distribution. Learn more about vaccines – from how they work and how they’re made to ensuring safety and equitable access
Government of Canada invests in skills training to help get Canadians back to work
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on Canadian workers with many facing job losses and the need to upgrade or learn new skills to re-join the workforce. The Government of Canada has bee
Revitalization of Indigenous laws at centre of Government of Canada funding
Call to Action 50 calls upon the federal government to collaborate with Indigenous organizations to fund Indigenous law institutes for the development, use and understanding of Indigenous laws and acc
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