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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

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

CORE Alberta News - March 30, 2023

Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community! International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31. While we commonly talk about Cis, Trans, and Two-Spirit folks, there are around 94

Food Prices Are Not the Only Obstacle to Achieving Food Security: Root Causes Include Systemic Barriers

Increasing food prices and stagnant incomes have been identified as major obstacles to achieving food security. About one in six, or 15.9 per cent, of households in Canada experience food insecurity