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CANADA | Aug 06, 2026

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

Addressing Gender-Based Violence Against Indigenous People

More than $500,000 in grants will support a range of approaches to help stem the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit+ people. Alberta government funding to Indig

Expanding Paxlovid Accessibility

All prescribers in Alberta can now prescribe Paxlovid, an oral treatment that can lower the risk of serious outcomes from COVID-19, if they choose to. This includes physicians, nurse practitioners and

Streamlining Professional Governance Laws

New rules would make it easier for self-governing professions to protect Albertans’ health, safety and economic interests. Alberta’s government delegates self-governing responsibilities for certa

Advancing Health Tech to Improve Care

Through Alberta Innovates’ Health Innovation Platform Partnerships program, government is enabling innovators access to the platforms, infrastructure, tools and resources they need to turn their gro

Statement by the Prime Minister on Mental Health Week

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Mental Health Week: Today, we mark the beginning of Mental Health Week. This week is a time for Canadians to come togethe

Innovative Equipment for Albertans Living With Diabetes

Albertans living with diabetes will soon have access to newer, more technologically advanced insulin pumps through their government-sponsored health benefit plans. As part of the government’s three-

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