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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

The Government of Canada marks the first official Irish Heritage Month in Canada

Canada will mark the start of the first official Irish Heritage Month in 2022. Irish Canadians have greatly contributed to the story of Canada, and this month is an opportunity to learn more about the

Here's how to cope with anxiety as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted across Canada

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifting, Canadians are having to cope with another set of changes. The effects on mental health have been complicated factors for people already working through physical

Alberta drops almost all public health restrictions

Alberta is a leader in lifting the majority of public health measures, as the province moves to step two of reopening. Albertans are now able to enjoy social gatherings without limits again and visit

Legislation will ensure consistent public health rules

Alberta’s government will introduce legislation to limit the ability of municipalities to enact bylaws that are contrary to provincial public health policy and expertise. The proposed amendments to

Inflation puts added strain on families supporting aging loved ones

For families caring for loved ones in long-term care facilities or at home, financial pressures can be a major source of stress that is now exacerbated by the rising cost of living. But experts say t

Alberta to lift almost all remaining health restrictions

As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline and pressure on the health-care system decreases, step two of the province’s path back to normal will begin on March 1. Since step one began on Febr

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital officially opens

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital and cancer centre is expanding access to state-of-the-art health care in northern Alberta by offering more surgeries, radiation therapy and a training facility for nur

What I learned when I moved in with my grandmother during the pandemic

CBC's First Person series provides opportunities for people to share stories from their perspective. In this article, Colin Smith is a Calgary resident who moved in with his grandmother during the pan

Budget 2022: Increasing health-care capacity, surgeries

Budget 2022 commits a total of $3.5 billion for health facilities, equipment and IT systems to expand health-care capacity for Albertans no matter where they live and create thousands of good-paying j