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CANADA | May 01, 2024
[News] The Government of Alberta has launched a new webpage designed to provide advice on affordability for Albertans, including seniors.
Albertans can find tips and resources to help their dollar go further, from shopping for essentials to planning for the future
READ MOREPaid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations
Alberta’s government intends to introduce legislation that will make amendments to the Employment Standards Code to ensure working Albertans can access up to three hours of paid, job-protected leave
Celebrating the power of Alberta’s volunteers
In recognition of Alberta’s volunteers, the province has provided funding to Volunteer Alberta to support micro-grants totalling $65,000 for 67 community celebrations. Instead of in-person gatherin
NIA Commentary on the 2021 Federal Budget
The Liberal government released the long-anticipated Budget 2021, their first federal budget in over two years. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Budget 2021 outlines a path towards economic and s
Federal budget makes strides for nonprofits and charities
The federal budget laid out a series of measures that will support the nation’s charities, nonprofits and social entrepreneurs in what may be an unprecedented show of recognition for our sector by t
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Volunteer Week
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Volunteer Week:
“During National Volunteer Week, we recognize and thank the many Canadians who give back and mak
COVID-19: 1 Year Later – Distress Centre’s 211 program response
This is the fourth and final part of the multi-part series exploring Distress Centre’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, one year after they first activated their business continuity plan and went
Parkour for Older Adults: A Prescription for Fall Prevention
To help avoid dangerous injuries, ‘spunky’ seniors have been participating in a modified version of a sport popularized by YouTube videos and more commonly linked to extreme athletes with off-the-
Strengthening Alberta's Public Health Act
The Public Health Amendment Act would reflect current and emerging public health challenges and best practices, help Alberta’s government respond quickly to public health issues, including chronic d
CAGP/CCSMH VISION AWARD
Any program, corporation, non-governmental organization or individual helping to combat ageism and stigma, to highlight and promote the strengths associated with aging and the potential and value of o
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