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2021 Adult Report Card
Participaction
The 2021 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity: This year’s edition examines the impact COVID-19 has had on physical activity levels and highlights how Canada faces a physical inactivity crisis deepened by the pandemic. It’s no surprise that only 12% of Canadian adults spend less than
Backing Nature: Mobilizing Private Investment for Nature-Based Climate Solutions
The Conference Board of Canada
Nature-based climate solutions can help Canada to achieve its net-zero goals. Our wealth of natural assets means we could be a world leader in this area, but we need to quickly expand the number of sustainable nature-based projects. How do we do that?
New research shows that the conservation, resto
Blog: Evictions in Canada: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Housing Instability
Edmonton Social Planning Council
In association with the University of Winnipeg, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) research report, Evictions and Eviction Prevention in Canada, discusses the impact of housing evictions on families and individuals.
Authors Sarah Zell and Scott McCullough examine the consequences ex
Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access
Rachel Nova and Mark Hager, Nonprofit Quarterly
We like to think that most nonprofits are concerned about their reach toward individuals who might struggle to connect with their offerings, at least in the best of times. Not all leaders think that way, but organizations that value equity of access must consider the plights of those who might be s
The Mental Health Experiences of Older People During the Pandemic
Mental Health Foundation, Independent Age
Older people’s mental health needs are often overlooked or dismissed as "part of getting older" but poor mental health in later life is not inevitable. The problems around older people’s mental health have remained or gotten worse since the start of COVID-19 pandemic.
In this new joint report f
Understanding Systems: The 2021 report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty
Employment and Social Development Canada
In our first annual report, the National Advisory Council on Poverty provided a broad understanding of poverty in Canada. We also reported on progress made toward the Government’s poverty reduction targets and made a number of recommendations to the Government of Canada. This year, in addition to
Rethinking the Urban Physical Environment for Century-Long Lives: From Age-Friendly to Longevity-Ready Cities
Wang, C., Sierra Huertas, D., Rowe, J.W. et al.
Abstract:
In response to increasing life expectancies and urbanization, initiatives for age-friendly cities seek to facilitate active and healthy aging by strengthening supports and services for older people. While laudable, these efforts typically neglect early-life exposures that influence long-t
2021 Living Wage Report – Single Adults in Edmonton
Edmonton Social Planning Council
A living wage is rooted in the belief that individuals and families should not just survive, but live with dignity and opportunities to participate in their community. A living wage is defined as the hourly wage that a primary income earner must make to provide for themselves, their families, and re
COVID-19’s Impact on Long-Term Care
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Residents in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) homes have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 infections and deaths. While the pattern of infections among LTC residents mirrors the first 3 COVID-19 waves observed in the community, those in LTC experienced more COVID-19 deaths. In Canada, LTC
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