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CANADA | Nov 21, 2024
The Social State of Giving
New patterns in the ways supporters of different generations choose to give, share, and interact with causes they care about
READ MOREInnovative Equipment for Albertans Living With Diabetes
Albertans living with diabetes will soon have access to newer, more technologically advanced insulin pumps through their government-sponsored health benefit plans. As part of the government’s three-
Aging Beyond Retirement: How Canadians Can Afford to Grow Old
Fourteen kids.
That’s the number of siblings Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald’s mother had growing up. An astounding number, even at a time when families were known for having large broods.
While i
Celebrating Asian Heritage: Associate Minister Yaseen
Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued this statement on Asian Heritage Month:
“Albertans of Asian descent have a proud history that spans more than two cent
Supporting Alberta’s Non-profits
The Social Impact Lab is a hub for social innovation. Non-profits can work with businesses, donors, community members and volunteers to develop new solutions and create capacity to address pressing so
Canada’s 2021 Census: Number of Seniors Over 85 Expected to Triple in Next 25 Years
The latest census data from 2021 shows Canada’s seniors over the age of 85 are among the fastest growing age groups in the country, marking another milestone on the slow march to what experts warn w
Over-85s Are One of the Fastest Growing Cohorts in Canada. How Can Cities Become ‘Age-Friendly’?
Experts warn that the coming grey wave will test the limits of our beleaguered health-care and long-term-care systems and demand sacrifices from families faced with shortages of personal support worke
As Canada’s Population Ages, What Happens to Affordable, Accessible Housing?
Experts say more affordable and accessible housing is needed for Canada's aging population with seniors over the age of 85 reported as the fastest-growing age group in the country.
The latest census
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Immunization Awareness Week
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark National Immunization Awareness Week, which runs from April 23 to 30, 2022:
“Today, as we mark the 20th National Im
Improving Community Facilities Across Alberta
Alberta’s government is investing $4.5 million to upgrade or build 84 public-use facilities in communities across the province.
The Community Facility Enhancement Program provides matching funding
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