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CANADA | Aug 06, 2026

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

New vaccine requirements and COVID-19 measures in Alberta

Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency and will implement new health measures to expand capacity, increase vaccination rates and reduce transmission of COVID-19. New temporary health

Have Indigenous issues taken a backseat during this federal election campaign?

Before the election campaign, Canadians were coming to terms with the stark reality of residential schools with the discovery of unmarked graves. But reconciliation seems to have taken a backseat dur

First Nations women sue Ottawa alleging systemic racism against Indigenous public servants

A former and current public servant, who are both First Nations women, are suing the Canadian government alleging widespread systemic racism in the federal Indigenous agencies and departments. Yvette

Why ‘aging in place’ requires careful financial planning

More Canadians are rethinking where they want to live in their old age after seeing the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on seniors’ living facilities across the country. The Canadian I

New card-sized COVID-19 vaccination record

Albertans can soon get their proof of vaccination on a new convenient card-sized printout through MyHealth Records. Starting on Sept. 16, Albertans will be able to print a copy of their card-sized CO

Election 2021: It’s Time for a National Seniors Strategy — Where the Major Parties Stand on Comprehensive Ageing Issues

At the National Institute on Ageing, we have long advocated for greater federal leadership and provincial cooperation to address the challenges and to harness the opportunities of Canada’s ageing po

WATCH: Voter Information Session with Elections Canada

This week, we hosted an interactive voter information session with Elections Canada. Our Members had the chance to ask their burning questions about voting in this year’s federal election, and find

More surgeries closer to home in Rocky Mountain House

An almost $10-million project will expand access to surgeries at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre, providing better access to surgeries close to home as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan. The p

More funding to increase health-care capacity

Up to $36 million in new funding will improve wages and create additional workforce capacity to allow more Albertans to receive care outside of hospitals and free up resources to treat COVID-19 patien