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CANADA | Oct 30, 2025
[Study] Canadian Study on the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees
Despite the high numbers of solo retirees, we know little about their wellbeing and lived experience. This study will capture their voices.
READ MOREMaking Housing More Affordable for Canadians
Everyone should have a place to call home, yet it is becoming increasingly challenging for many Canadians to find a safe and affordable place to live. That’s why a key focus of Budget 2022 is making
Funding Civil Society to Support Economic Recovery
New funding for the Civil Society Fund will support 37 projects, helping vulnerable Albertans and contributing to the province’s social and economic recovery.
As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan,
Statement by the Prime Minister on World Health Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Health Day:
“Today, we celebrate World Health Day and the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). This yea
Alberta Expands Access to Fourth Vaccine Doses
Alberta is expanding eligibility for fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine and Paxlovid treatment to protect those most at risk from severe outcomes.
The number of COVID-19-positive patients in hospital r
Relief From High Inflation for Continuing Care Residents
Alberta’s government will reduce the impact of high inflation on continuing care residents by paying the first three months of this year’s annual increase in accommodation charges for them.
The g
Government of Canada Announces Affordable High-Speed Internet to Help Connect Low-Income Families and Seniors
Canadians need access to high-quality Internet services at affordable prices. Through the Connecting Families initiative, the Government of Canada, in partnership with 14 Internet service providers
Covenant Health to Operate New la Crete Health Centre
Planning is underway for the AHS-owned, Covenant Health-operated facility that will bring new maternity and emergency medical services space to northern Alberta.
Alberta’s government is providing a
Relief at the Pumps Is Here for Albertans
Alberta’s government is no longer collecting the provincial fuel tax while oil prices are high.
Drivers will save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase.
Paxlovid 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
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