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Has Your Charity Been Impacted by Floods, Wildfires, or Other Adverse Weather Events? Contact the CRA

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

The CRA released a statement acknowledging that some charities may be unable to meet their filing obligations due to extraordinary circumstances, such as a fire or flood. In such cases, you are advised to contact the CRA Charities Directorate as soon as possible to discuss your situation. This will

Article: Social, Political, Commercial, and Corporate Determinants of Rural Health Equity in Canada: An Integrated Framework

Leimbigler, B., Li, E.P.H. et al.

“Compared to their counterparts in urban settings, rural and remote residents can face unique barriers such as lack of access to higher education, job opportunities, technologies and technology infrastructure (i.e. high-speed internet), comprehensive health services and goods, public funding and r

Podcast: Building Health Equity-Focused Public Health Organizations

National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH)

Season 1 of Mind the Disruption was a success! We’ve decided to release bonus content from three episodes.

Q & A: Why Climate Change is an Ageing Issue

National Institute on Ageing

Q&A with Dr. Samantha Green, President-Elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the EnvironmentQ: To start with, can you give us a brief recap of what the changing climate will mean for conditions here in Canada?A: So right now we're sitting at about 1.2 degrees of warming above pre-i

Report: Registered Retirement Income Funds and Minimum Withdrawal Requirements – Report to Parliament

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is pleased to table this report, which responds to the Private Member’s Motion M-45, introduced by the Hon. Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, LPC), and passed in the House of Commons on June 15, 2022, stating that: a) the House recognizes that: i. seniors deserve a dignified

Article: Exploring the Poststroke Experiences and Needs of South Asian Communities Living in High-Income Countries - Findings from a Scoping Review

Kokorelias et al. (Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities)

Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of stroke among South Asian communities in high-income countries, a comprehensive understanding of their unique experiences and needs after stroke is lacking. This study aimed to synthesize the literature examining the experiences and needs of South Asian commun

Report: Living Longer, Better - Understanding Longevity Literacy

World Economic Forum

As people live longer than at any other point in history, it is essential for business, government, and individuals to rethink their approach to planning for later life.Using the concept of longevity literacy, stakeholders can focus on three pillars – quality of life, purpose, and financial resili

Program: Strengthening Primary Care in Northern, Rural and Remote Communities (apply by September 25, 2023)

Healthcare Excellence Canada

Healthcare Excellence Canada is launching a new program to strengthen team-based primary care in northern, rural and remote communities. Apply by September 25, 2023 to help improve access to safe, including culturally safe, high-quality primary care in your community.People who live in these communi

Report: We Don’t Ask, They Don’t Tell: Breaking the Silence to Address Incontinence in Canada

National Institute on Ageing

Incontinence is far more common than we think, affecting about a quarter of Canadian adults. But because of the stigma around it, older adults living with incontinence are unlikely to seek medical attention for it — and may face significant challenges, loneliness and financial stress as a result.

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