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CANADA | Oct 30, 2025
[Study] Canadian Study on the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees
Despite the high numbers of solo retirees, we know little about their wellbeing and lived experience. This study will capture their voices.
READ MORE77 per cent of Canadians aged 55-69 worried about retirement finances: survey
More than three quarters of Canadians nearing or in early retirement are worried about their finances, at a time when more and more Canadians plan to age at home for as long as possible, a new survey
New pension fund product a potential ‘game changer’ for middle-class retirees
One of the most challenging things about planning your retirement finances is you don’t know how long you’ll live and therefore how long your money needs to last.
Left to your own devices, that t
6 overlooked risks of falls for seniors and how to prevent them
Cheryl Zimmerman knows all too well what it's like to fall.
Zimmerman, 75, says she fell three times within a two-week period in April.
The Toronto senior considers herself lucky that she didn't get
Helping employees understand the benefits of delaying CPP/QPP
The old adage “good things come to those who wait” is especially true of Canada and Quebec Pension Plan benefits.
A $1,000 monthly CPP/QPP benefit in today’s dollars at age 60 increases to $1,1
Book your free flu shot to protect yourself and loved ones
Albertans can now book their influenza immunization appointments to stay healthy, protect others and reduce pressure on Alberta’s health-care system during COVID-19.
Individuals can now head to boo
First vaccine doses reach 85%
Daily dose numbers continue to grow as more than 3.2 million Albertans are now vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
More than 430,000 first and second doses have been administered
App to scan COVID-19 vaccine QR codes now available
The government-supported verification app to check proof of vaccination with a QR code is now available for download.
Businesses and organizations can begin using the free AB Covid Records Verifier a
Major Canadian survey calls for new national long-term-care standards featuring emotion-based care
New national long-term-care standards must create homes staffed by “caring, compassionate and competent” workers focused on injecting life into residents’ final years, a survey of 16,000 Canadia
Alberta Security Infrastructure Program grants now available
Organizations targeted by hate crimes can now apply for grants to make security-related improvements.
Eligible organizations at risk of being targeted by hate-inspired violence or vandalism can now a
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