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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

Protecting Albertans against the Omicron variant

Alberta is taking immediate actions and clarifying health measures to protect Albertans and the health-care system against the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Expanding

Liberals offer up to $742 million to low income seniors whose GIS was clawed back this year

GIS is a program meant to help low income seniors make ends meet. The payments are based on income. A single senior earning less than $19,248 qualifies for GIS, while the cutoff for couples can be as

How seniors can ensure they’re getting the health care they deserve

Seniors are realizing the value of advocating for their health, instead of brushing off symptoms as standard with age. Too often, seniors don’t realize that because of vision, hearing or cognitive i

Senior Living: Keeping fit and doing your bit

Swimming, cycling, walking, recycling pay dividends for yourself and others. After having been spoiled in the six weeks to mid-November by cloudless blue skies, above-average daytime highs and only

Before things turn deadly: What can be done to prevent domestic homicide

By the time someone experiencing abuse from a partner reaches the point of needing an emergency shelter or a restraining order, society has, in a sense, already failed both victim and abuser. All of

Advocacy groups stress importance of supporting Calgary seniors during the holidays

Seniors advocacy groups say while showing care and support is a meaningful initiative year round, it’s especially important over the holidays and during long, cold winter months. MP Fortin, an agin

Food insecurity a struggle for those with celiac disease, Calgarian says

Canadians face 5 to 7 per cent price increase for food in 2022 A Calgary woman with celiac disease says her budget can't keep up with the rising cost of the food she needs. Jade Jones says she's had

Celebrating progress on a new cancer centre

Patients will soon see improved access to cancer care as construction crews make significant progress on the new Calgary Cancer Centre. Approximately 900 construction and trades workers are working 2

Alberta Housing Sector’s Response to Passing of Bill 78: Alberta Housing Amendment Act

After years of consultation with the Government of Alberta, the Alberta Seniors & Community Housing Association (ASCHA), which represents over 100 organizations that provide community and seniors