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CANADA | Feb 03, 2023
CORE Alberta News - February 3, 2023
Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community!Already a month into 2023 and we know you are all just as busy as ever! As we enter Black History Month, this is a critical time to engage in open dialogue with other partners around systems change and look deeper at internal Diversity, Eq
READ MOREAlberta Blue Cross commits $500,000 for pandemic support
Along with the announced temporary premium reductions to support our customers through the COVID19 pandemic, Alberta Blue Cross is expanding support for communities with a $500,000 commitment from our
Personal protective equipment for non-AHS facilities
The government is working hard to source personal protective equipment (PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and organizations in need.
New Horizons for Seniors Program projects can now be used for COVID-19 support
The Honourable Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced flexibility for organizations under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) to use funding previously received through the community-base
Minister Schulte and Minister Hajdu express Canada’s gratitude on National Caregiver Day
“On behalf of all Canadians, we are deeply grateful for the millions of individuals that provide care to those in their lives who need support. On National Caregiver Day, we take the time to recogn
Government provides further flexibility for employers to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and employers facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Public Health Agency of Canada releases interim guidance for infection prevention and control of COVID-19 for long-term care homes
The Public Health Agency of Canada released evidence-informed guidelines to help residents, seniors and health care workers in long-term care homes remain safe and healthy.
Government of Canada connects Canadians with mental wellness supports during COVID-19
COVID-19 is a global public health challenge that has changed the daily lives of people around the world. During these difficult times, it is critical that Canadians are able to obtain credible inform
Expanding access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and proposing a new wage boost for essential workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed particular demands on low-income workers in certain sectors, including individuals on the front-line in hospitals and nursing homes, workers ensuring the integrity of
COVID-19 Guidance for High-Risk and Essential Workplaces
To help high-risk occupations and essential services and industries work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a series of p
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