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CANADA | Mar 24, 2023
Food Prices Are Not the Only Obstacle to Achieving Food Security: Root Causes Include Systemic Barriers
Increasing food prices and stagnant incomes have been identified as major obstacles to achieving food security. About one in six, or 15.9 per cent, of households in Canada experience food insecurity.Economic barriers like food prices are not the only obstacles to food security. Our study, publishe
READ MOREGovernment 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
Government of Canada launches Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator for Employers
To help employers keep and re-hire workers amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is implementing the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS).
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Indigenous communities
The Government of Canada supports First Nations and Inuit communities in preparing for, monitoring and responding to COVID-19.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Boosting charitable donations during COVID-19
Starting April 15, the Alberta government will match donations up to $2 million to Alberta-based charities and non-profit organizations with COVID-19 fundraising campaigns. Organizations will be waivi
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