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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

More boosters, tests and measures to fight Omicron

Alberta’s government is taking further steps to strengthen vaccine protection and testing while bringing in new public health measures to reduce contact between Albertans as Omicron cases contin

Alberta expands boosters, launches booster shot campaign

Alberta is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Albertans aged 18 and older while launching an ambitious booster shot campaign to protect Albertans from the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Sta

Construction to begin on Spirit River seniors housing

The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on construction of a new $24.8-million housing project that will provide needed homes for seniors with a range of care needs in Spirit River.

Firefighters to play key role in offering addiction treatment

A first in Canada, firefighters in Edmonton are joining the fight against opioid overdose by supporting immediate access to addiction treatment and supporting families. Albertans in Edmonton struggli

Alberta and Canada partner to expand connectivity

A dollar-for-dollar matching agreement between the governments of Alberta and Canada will help expand broadband access across the province. Closing the digital divide is critical to ensuring that Alb

Improving supports for people with disabilities

Two reports have been posted online highlighting improvements Albertans would like to see to two key disabilities programs. Over the past year, comprehensive reviews of the Family Support for Childre

Police to play key role in offering addiction treatment

A first in Canada, police officers will now be able to offer immediate access to addiction treatment upon an individual’s arrest. Albertans who are taken into police custody and who have an opioid

Minister of Seniors Mandate Letter

On December 16, 2021 the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, issued mandate letters for ministers. Mandate letters outline the commitments that each minister will work to accomp

85% of Albertans 12 and older are fully vaccinated

More than 3.1 million Albertans aged 12 and older are fully immunized against COVID-19 after receiving their two recommended vaccine doses. As of December 14, 85 per cent of eligible Albertans aged 1