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CANADA | Nov 06, 2026

[Media Release] Budget 2026: Milestone Change to Canada Caregiver Credit Puts Money into the Pockets of Caregivers

Toronto, November 5, 2026 – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is heartened to see real, concrete, action for caregivers in the 2026 Federal Budget with changes to the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC). If passed, these reforms will make the CCC

[Article] The Wobbly Infrastructure Behind Aging in Rural Communities

Aging safely in rural communities depends on a fragile interconnected network of housing, healthcare, transportation, and local support.

[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

[Blog] More than a ride: What paratransit means for older adults’ independence

Transportation is much more than getting from point A to point B. It allows older adults to buy groceries, attend healthcare appointments, visit family, engage with their community and practice faith

[Impact Story] How Abbotsford turned pharmacy counters into a lifeline for older adults facing extreme heat

In the summer of 2021, a heat dome settled over the Fraser Valley and refused to lift. Temperatures climbed past 40C for days on end, and across British Columbia hundreds of people died, many of them

[Report] Annual Report of the Office of the Seniors Advocate 2025/26

The Office of the Seniors Advocate, created in 2014, is mandated to address issues related to seniors aged 65 or older, in the areas of health care, housing, transportation, income, and personal suppo

[Commentary] Artificial intelligence regulation must not leave older adults behind

Many AI tools used in health care have not been trained or tested on older patients who may face different issues than younger Canadians.

[Report] Collaboration & Partnership Dynamics

Published July 22, 2026How and why do Canadian charities collaborate?This week's report considers the latest in four years of data on collaborations and partnerships across Canadian charitable sector.

[Article] Thank you for being a friend: B.C. senior home-sharing program to ease housing costs and isolation

A new North Vancouver initiative is helping older adults turn spare bedrooms into affordable housing, creating opportunities to reduce both housing costs and social isolation.The Hollyburn Society is

[Arts] Dancing to Friendship

Interviewed and written by a BCBWP VolunteerBC Brain Wellness Programs have immediate impact for their participants, but they also have impact that expands through time and into the lives of other peo