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CANADA | Feb 24, 2026

[Participate] Study on everyday activities and wellbeing in couples

Help UBC researchers better understand how partners aged 60 years and above feel and think about their everyday activities and wellbeing. The Solitude Study (Principal Investigator: Dr. Christiane Hoppmann) seeks to gain knowledge about activities people engage in by themselves and with other people

Government of Canada launches applications for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

April 27, 2020: To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has implemented the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). This importan

Family violence during COVID-19 pandemic: Joint statement

April 25, 2020: Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Community and Social Services, Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Children’s Services, Rebecca Sc

Alberta Blue Cross commits $500,000 for pandemic support

Along with the announced temporary premium reductions to support our customers through the COVID19 pandemic, Alberta Blue Cross is expanding support for communities with a $500,000 commitment from our

Personal protective equipment for non-AHS facilities

The government is working hard to source personal protective equipment (PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and organizations in need.

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

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

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.

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.

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