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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 MOREPaxlovid to be available at more Alberta pharmacies
Starting April 1, more pharmacies can supply COVID-19 antiviral medication to eligible Albertans.
Paxlovid is the first COVID-19 treatment approved by Health Canada that can be taken orally at home
Making trust legislation work for Albertans
New legislation would make it more efficient to create and manage trusts, and reduce the need to go to court.
If passed, the new Trustee Act would replace existing legislation and improve the managem
Taking Steps to Transform Continuing Care
Alberta would be the only Canadian jurisdiction with one overarching piece of legislation for its entire continuing care system under a proposed new bill.
If passed, Bill 11, the Continuing Care Act
Stars Ready for Takeoff as Province Doubles Funding
Alberta’s government is continuing to address emergency medical services (EMS) issues by ensuring sustainable, long-term funding so STARS can continue to offer high-quality critical care for Alberta
Improving Access to Mental Health Care
More Albertans will receive the mental health care they need as a result of billing code changes allowing psychiatrists to provide additional virtual care.
Alberta’s government is making changes to
U of A Research Aims to Help Edmonton Prepare for More Climate Disasters
New research underway at the University of Alberta is looking at how Edmonton can better respond to more frequent natural disasters.
Stephen Wong received $50,000 through the 2021 Cities IPCC Legacy
Strengthening Albertans’ right to know
New legislation would make it easier for Albertans to make informed decisions about protecting themselves and their communities.
If passed, Bill 9, the Public’s Right to Know Act, would be the firs
One-Time Grant for Guaranteed Income Supplement Recipients Who Received Pandemic Benefits
This non-taxable payment is to compensate Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Allowance recipients who saw a reduction or lost their benefits since July 2021 due to the receipt of pandemic payments
Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
“Today, on the International Day for the Eliminatio
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