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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

A New Toolkit for Fostering Inclusion in Senior Serving Organizations

Creating welcoming, safe spaces for all seniors is crucial towards strengthening communities overall.

Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and The Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) are excited to invite you to the Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023.

Alberta Ends Provincial State of Emergency

With the wildfire situation continuing to improve, Alberta’s provincial state of emergency is expiring but all resourcing and support remains in place.

WILDFIRES: EMERGENCY UPDATES & RESOURCES

Updates on Alberta Wildfires and emergencies resources available to support older adults

Statement by the Prime Minister on National Indigenous History Month

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Indigenous History Month

Machine Learning Model Able to Detect Signs of Alzheimer’s Across Languages

Researchers are striving to make earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia possible with a machine learning (ML) model that could one day be turned into a simple screening tool anyone with a smartph

Ipsos Poll: Twenty Three Percent of Canadians Now Rely on Charities to Meet Essential Needs

CanadaHelps, the country’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online, has published the findings from a new Ipsos poll that reveals 23% of Canadians are currently accessing charitable ser

Preparing for the Future: Canada’s Aging Population

Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Seniors, looks at what measures we can take to support Canada’s aging population during the cost of living crisis.Canada’s aging population have contributed so

Government of Canada Funds 256 Projects in Alberta to Empower Seniors in Their Communities

Seniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities, and workplaces. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizat