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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

First drive-through vaccine clinic coming to NE Calgary

The new clinic is one of a range of initiatives to help increase vaccination rates in the northeast, along with targeted clinics for businesses with large workforces in the area, and temporary clinics

How soon are second doses coming for Canadians, and who will get them first?

As Canada continues to vaccinate more and more of its population, focus is shifting to the complicated next phase of the immunization plan: second doses. Right now, more than 53 per cent of the countr

Extending Relief for Alberta Businesses

In April, Alberta’s government reopened the Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant program for a new payment to businesses affected by the April 2021 public health orders. Extending the applicat

Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan

Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan provides a three-stage road map to lifting health restrictions and safely getting back to normal. The plan provides Albertans with a clear picture of a summer without

Government of Canada works with communities and organizations to support food security for Indigenous Peoples during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened food security concerns for Indigenous Peoples and communities. Indigenous Services Canada has been working with Indigenous partners and will continue to provide su

COVID-19 impacts on productivity growth and gender differences in employment

Labour productivity posts second-largest increase since 1981 During the pandemic, labour productivity posted its second-largest increase since 1981, rising 3.8% from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the

Yes, remnants of discriminatory urban planning remain

The way we build cities reflects how we view ourselves— and how we view others. For decades, zoning bylaws and restrictive covenants have worked to keep parts of North America’s cities white, rele

TELUS Health first in Canada to provide residents with innovative LivingWell Companion personal emergency response services on Apple Watch

TELUS Health, the largest Canadian-owned provider of personal emergency response services (PERS), today announced it is revolutionizing how Canadians experience wearable emergency support in Canada by

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