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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

Half of Canadians Say Health-Care System Would Suffer With an Infusion of Private Care; One-In-Three Say It Would Help

Staffing shortages and experiences of poor care across the country have public health officials and politicians searching for answers to Canada’s health care challenges. In some cases, this includes

Crowsnest Pass Celebrates New Homes for Seniors

The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 85-unit Peaks to Pines seniors lodge. Located in Crowsnest Pass, 230 kilometres southeast of Calgary, Pea

Increasing Funding for Palliative and End-Of-Life Care

More than $11.3 million in funding will go to 25 projects to increase access to high-quality palliative care and ensure patients and families are treated with dignity and respect. The government issu

Ottawa Giving Alberta $115 Million for Seniors Care

A new agreement between the federal and provincial governments will see additional funding to support seniors living in long-term care in Alberta. Officials have signed the Safe Long-Term Care Fund (

Cancer Surgeries Exceeding Pre-Pandemic Levels

Cancer surgeries in Alberta are now at nearly 115 per cent of pre-pandemic volumes, with an increased number completed within clinically recommended time. As part of Alberta’s Surgical Initiative,

Canada’s Population Could Increase to 57M by 2068, Posing Challenges for Housing, Health Care

As Canada's population is set to become larger and older in the decades to come amid high immigration and low fertility, experts say these trends have huge implications for our housing and health care

Helping More Albertans in their Pursuit of Recovery

More than $5 million in community grants will support Albertans of every age in their recovery from mental health and addiction challenges. This $5 million in new grant funding will help 27 community

Lethbridge Celebrates New Homes for Seniors

The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 64-unit Southgate seniors’ complex in Lethbridge. Located near shopping, medical services, and walking

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous