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CANADA | Jan 14, 2025

[Survey] Living with a Life-Limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Statistics Canada is currently conducting a study called Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences. If you are living with a life-limiting illness or care for someone who is, share your experiences: https://ow.ly/yl3t50TAfvr.Results will help decision makers assess

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New Horizons for Seniors Program projects can now be used for COVID-19 support

The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced flexibility for organizations under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) to use funding previously received through the community-base
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Minister Schulte and Minister Hajdu express Canada’s gratitude on National Caregiver Day

“On behalf of all Canadians, we are deeply grateful for the millions of individuals that provide care to those in their lives who need support. On National Caregiver Day, we take the time to recogn
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Government provides further flexibility for employers to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and employers facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
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Public Health Agency of Canada releases interim guidance for infection prevention and control of COVID-19 for long-term care homes

The Public Health Agency of Canada released evidence-informed guidelines to help residents, seniors and health care workers in long-term care homes remain safe and healthy.
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Government of Canada connects Canadians with mental wellness supports during COVID-19

COVID-19 is a global public health challenge that has changed the daily lives of people around the world. During these difficult times, it is critical that Canadians are able to obtain credible inform
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Expanding access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and proposing a new wage boost for essential workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed particular demands on low-income workers in certain sectors, including individuals on the front-line in hospitals and nursing homes, workers ensuring the integrity of
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COVID-19 Guidance for High-Risk and Essential Workplaces

To help high-risk occupations and essential services and industries work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a series of p
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Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers

To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). 
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Indigenous communities

The Government of Canada supports First Nations and Inuit communities in preparing for, monitoring and responding to COVID-19.
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