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CANADA | Jul 25, 2024
Canadian Seniors Planning Day of Action on Climate on Oct. 1, 2024
To date, more than 40 centres are organizing a climate action on October 1st.
READ MOREAffordable Housing Review Panel
On July 9, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that The Affordable Housing Review Panel has been appointed to review Alberta’s affordable housing system. This review will explore ways we can m
Expanding access to COVID-19 testing
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Alberta will offer asymptomatic COVID-19 testing at community pharmacies, making it easier for Albertans to access testing and help stop the spread.
A limited number of community pharmacies will
Alberta moves to stage two of relaunch
Strong testing data shows active COVID-19 cases in Alberta are lower than expected, meaning stage two of the relaunch strategy can safely begin on June 12, a week sooner than expected.
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20 million masks to be distributed to Albertans
Government’s relaunch strategy includes providing free non-medical masks to Albertans who need them.
A&W, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. and Tim Hortons are partnering with the Alberta
Unique help line aims to connect Albertans who need physical therapy during pandemic
A new advice line set up to help Albertans with physical disabilities and injuries connect with rehabilitation advice during the pandemic is believed to be the first of its kind in Canada. As restri
Government of Canada announces online tool, “Find financial help during COVID-19” to assist Canadians in accessing financial support
The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government, announced a web-based benefits finder tool, “Find financial help during COVID-19”, on canada.ca/coronavirusbenefits, to help people l
Government of Canada supports over 500 women’s shelters and sexual assault centres during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, announced that federal funding has been disbursed to over 500 women’s shelters and sexual assault
Support for community organizations helping Canadians
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, announced that charities and non-profit organizations requiring financial assistance to address the pandemic, can ap
Benefits payments for eligible Canadians to continue until Fall 2020
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue is announcing that benefit payments will continue for an additional three months for those who are not able to file their 2019 returns
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