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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

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

Banks Now Required to Send Electronic Alerts to Customers

Starting June 30, 2022, your bank will be sending you alerts via email, text or mobile app to notify you of important activity in your accounts. These alerts are part of the new and enhanced protecti

As 24 months of pandemic restrictions lift are Canadians ready – or reluctant – to let go?

The winding down of COVID-19 restrictions has begun in most of the country, and it’s being met with both confidence, and concern. A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute, in partnershi

Toward an Alberta model of wellness

Alberta’s government is helping everyday Albertans by making record breaking investments in addiction and mental health care. Budget 2022 includes about $1 billion annually for addiction and mental

Alberta Security Infrastructure Program Funding Increase

Funding for the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program has increased from $2 million to $5 million annually. This funding will support places of worship, not-for-profit agencies, registered charitie