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CANADA | Jun 04, 2025

[News] Healthy Aging Alberta gathering discusses seniors' service strategies

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) hosted its Northern Alberta regional gathering in St. Paul May 15. The day-long gathering brought together community-based seniors-serving organizations to receive information and provide feedback.

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

Immunization Awareness Week: Minister Copping

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on National Immunization Awareness Week: “April 23 to 30 is National Immunization Week, an opportunity to raise awareness about one