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CANADA | Nov 28, 2025

[Report] Closing the Gap: Strengthening Access to Primary Care in Canada

The IFA, in collaboration with Simon Fraser University, is proud to share a new report on Access to Primary Care among Older Adults in Canada. The findings show a growing gap in access: one in five Canadians now lacks a regular family physician or nurse practitioner, a number that increased signific

CORE Alberta News - April 20, 2023

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Supporting Millions of Canadians with the Rising Cost of Groceries

With grocery prices going up, too many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. In the face of global inflation and rising costs, the Government of Canada is providing much-needed relief to Canadia

Aging Population Our Great Challenge and Opportunity

By 2035, Canada will be considered a “super-aged” country with one in four Canadians older than 65 years. While this has significant consequences for our workforce, it also has big repercussions f

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Volunteer Week

April 16, 2023Ottawa, OntarioThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week:“In Canada and around the world, volunteers are the backbone of our c

Strengthening Support for Seniors at Risk

Alberta’s government is supporting at-risk seniors with $7.4 million over three years to reduce elder abuse and increase prevention supports.In Alberta, an estimated one in 10 seniors is a victim of

7 Common Scams Targeting Seniors

Scams targeting older adults are on the rise, but knowing how to spot the signs can reduce your risk of falling prey to one.Here are seven common scams to watch out for according to Royal Bank of Cana

Volunteerism: In Crisis or at a Crossroads?

Volunteer participation in Canada is at an all-time low – thanks to the pandemic.Our societal infrastructure has come to depend on volunteer work and workers to support the care needs of our communi

More Housing on the Way for Bow Valley

Affordable housing in Alberta serves thousands of families and individuals and provides them with a safe place to call home. With an extremely high cost of living, Canmore and area needs more affordab

Update to Community - April 2023

As we enter spring, a new year is ahead, full of opportunity and possibility. This mood echos the work behind the scenes at Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) as we have many new and exciting initiatives