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Recorded Webinar: COVID-19 vaccines and food allergy
Food Allergy Canada
In February 2021, Food Allergy Canada hosted a webinar with representatives from Health Canada and researchers and physicians with expertise in infectious diseases, immunology, and allergies. This webinar provides a thorough overview of COVID-19 vaccine development, risks and benefits associated wit
The Mental Health Impact of Covid-19 In Alberta
Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division administered a survey between April and May, 2020 to understand the mental health and wellbeing impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Albertans across rural and urban areas. The survey results are intended to inform future mental
Report on the Charities Program 2018 to 2020
Government of Canada
The charitable sector is a major social and economic force, offering vital services to Canadians and people around the world. The Charities Directorate employs an education-first approach and client-centric philosophy. It aims to promote compliance with the charity-related income tax legislation and
Government of Canada: Vaccine Rollout Information
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada shared information on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout across Canada. Information includes:
how vaccinations are being distributed;
how to get vaccinated;
groups that will get vaccinated first;
and more.
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Loneliness Monetisation Report
Sebastien Peytrignet, Simon Garforth-Bles, Kieran Keohane
This report estimates the costs associated with loneliness stemming from impacts on subjective wellbeing, health and productivity. These are estimated using best-practice techniques endorsed by the HM Treasury Green Book.
Read full report HERE
Fraud Prevention Month: COVID Isn't Helping
CanAge
In Canada between March 6, 2020 and January 31, 2021, there have been 11,502 reports of COVID-19 fraud, 9,797 victims, and $7 million lost to related scams.
COVID-19 has given scammers new opportunities to take advantage of Canadians during this difficult and uncertain time. This data and the follo
Alzheimer Society: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Alzheimer Society of Canada
It’s important that people living with dementia get vaccinated. Here’s what you need to know if you or someone you know has dementia, including what to do if the person living with dementia is unable to provide consent for the vaccine.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Vaccine Development and Approval in Canada
Government of Canada
For COVID-19 vaccines, Health Canada is using a fast-tracked process that allows manufacturers to submit data as it becomes available, and for Health Canada experts to start the review process right away. Vaccines will only be authorized once all necessary evidence is available. Teams of Health Can
COVID-19: How Vaccinations are Developed (with described video)
Government of Canada
This video explains the vaccine development process in Canada and how it is possible to achieve a COVID-19 vaccine, with significant domestic and international collaboration, in a much shorter period of time.
For more information, visit Canada.ca/coronavirus.
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