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CANADA | May 05, 2026

[News] Seniors-serving groups discuss solutions at Lac La Biche meeting

Community-based seniors-serving organizations from northern Alberta came together in Lac La Biche April 17 for an annual regional gathering, hosted by Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA).

Opinion: 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