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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

Open for Summer Lottery for first and second doses

Three lucky Albertans aged 18 and older who get vaccinated will each win a $1-million lottery jackpot this summer. Alberta’s government will hold three draws for $1 million each to incentivize Alber

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Public Service Week

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Public Service Week, which runs from June 13 to 19, 2021: “Today marks the start of National Public Service Wee

Smartphones helping vulnerable Edmonton seniors access COVID-19 info, vaccines in outreach program

Smartphones are helping vulnerable seniors get access to vaccines and accurate information amid the COVID-19 pandemic and are reducing isolation, says an Edmonton outreach group. The Multicultural He

Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council recommendations

The recommendations submitted to the Government of Alberta were based on research from subcommittees on four priority areas: a government that reflects Alberta; preventing and responding to hate crime

Protecting vulnerable Albertans from hate crimes

Starting this fall, religious and ethnic organizations and Indigenous groups that are at risk of being targeted by hate-inspired violence or vandalism will be able to apply for grants for security and

National Long-Term Care Services Standard Technical Committee

Health Standards Organization (HSO) is pleased to announce the members of its Long-Term Care (LTC) Services Technical Committee, which will lead the work on HSO’s National Long-Term Care Services st

The case for — and against — cancelling Canada Day

Should Canada Day be a point of celebration? Or a day of mourning and sombre reflection? In the wake of the reported discovery of 215 Indigenous children’s remains near a residential school in Kam

Taking a stand against hate crimes

A new community liaison on hate crimes will connect directly with ethnic and religious groups and sexual minority communities most targeted by hate-motivated crimes. Working with these groups, the lia

Update 231: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (June 10, 4 p.m.)

Second doses are now available for anyone who received a first dose in April or earlier. Albertans are encouraged to continue to book appointments for first doses so we can safely return to normal. R