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CANADA | Nov 06, 2026

[Media Release] Budget 2026: Milestone Change to Canada Caregiver Credit Puts Money into the Pockets of Caregivers

Toronto, November 5, 2026 – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is heartened to see real, concrete, action for caregivers in the 2026 Federal Budget with changes to the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC). If passed, these reforms will make the CCC

Rent support for 35,500 Alberta households in need

The governments of Alberta and Canada will provide rent support to 35,500 low-income Alberta households in need through the Canada-Alberta Housing Benefit. Josephine Pon, Alberta’s Minister of Seni

Emergency protection for communities targeted by hate

Emergency grant applications for the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program are now open to reduce the risk of hate and bias-motivated crimes targeting facilities used by groups of vulnerable Alberta

Expanding EMS transport locations to reduce wait times

Albertans requiring emergency medical services (EMS) can now be transported to alternative care locations instead of emergency departments so more ambulances can get back on the road faster. Transpor

Elder abuse rates rise over COVID-19

The following is an excerpt of an article from Kerby News: Elder abuse is not often talked about for the threat that exists to a vulnerable population in Canada and the world over. June 15 was marke

Alberta is Officially Open for Summer

As of July 1, Albertans are now free to gather indoors and outdoors, places of worship and businesses can operate at full capacity, the provincial mask mandate is repealed, and people can safely get b

‘Design thinking’ can be a long-term solution for better aged care

A recent Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety called for an urgent overhaul of Australia's aged care system. The Head of QUT's School of Design says the focus needs to be on healthy agin

Expanding Indigenous businesses in Alberta

Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) grants are now open for 2021-22 submissions. These grants will provide up to $500,000 to eligible Indigenous-owned businesses for projects that provide socia

4,500 more homes for Canadians

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for affordable housing and led to rising levels of homelessness. The Government

New funding for projects to address overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in criminal justice system

Advancing reconciliation requires dealing with both systemic racism and the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system. Understanding the lived experiences of Indigenous p