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Alberta labour force profiles : aged 45 and older

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Albertans aged 45 and older. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, and demographics. More ≫

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Provides statistics and trends in the labour market for Albertans aged 45 and older. Topics include employment, unemployment, labour force participation, industry, occupation, education, and demographics.

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Alberta labour force profiles : self-employment

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This Labour Force Profile provides employment and demographic statistics to help understand the trends and composition of self-employed workers in Alberta.

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Canada-Alberta aging with dignity funding agreement (2023-24 to 2027-28)

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Through this bilateral funding agreement, the federal government is investing $627 million over five years, from 2023-24 to 2027-28, as part of a 10-year plan for funding and collaboration. This... More ≫

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Through this bilateral funding agreement, the federal government is investing $627 million over five years, from 2023-24 to 2027-28, as part of a 10-year plan for funding and collaboration. This funding will help accelerate efforts already underway to transform continuing care in Alberta, as described in Alberta's five-year action plan.

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Consultations on the social and economic impacts of ageism in Canada : "what we heard" report

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The Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. This "What We... More ≫

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The Forum of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors has been working to address the social and economic impacts of ageism on older adults in Canada. This "What We Heard" report summarizes input received from the Forum-led roundtable consultations and stakeholder-led consultations. The input received during these consultations will inform a subsequent report that will propose approaches, initiatives, and strategies to address ageism in Canada.

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Building age-friendly communities : accompanying materials [2023]

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This publication provides materials that can be adapted for use by the community and provides information on funding opportunities.

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Alberta pension plan : analysis of costs, benefits, risks and considerations

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Alberta Treasury Board and Finance engaged LifeWorks to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs, benefits and structure of a potential Alberta Pension Plan (APP). The analysis includes actuarial,... More ≫

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Alberta Treasury Board and Finance engaged LifeWorks to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs, benefits and structure of a potential Alberta Pension Plan (APP). The analysis includes actuarial, economic, legal, and technical information regarding the establishment and ongoing operation of an APP. This analysis gives a clearer picture on what a future provincial pension plan might look like and helps answer questions that Albertans are asking about the costs and benefits of such a move.

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An examination of the social and economic impacts of ageism

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media... More ≫

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This report presents the results of a review of literature to better understand the impacts of ageism related to employment, health and health care, social inclusion, safety and security, media and social media. The review also studied the impact of initiatives to counteract age-based discrimination against older adults.

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A case study on ageism during the COVID-19 pandemic

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media,... More ≫

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This report from the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors examines how older adults, as well as aging as a process, were depicted by the Canadian media, academics, government representatives and older adults themselves through the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The future of aging in Canada virtual symposium : what we heard

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from... More ≫

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On June 8th, 2021, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Responsible for Seniors hosted a virtual stakeholder symposium on the future of aging in Canada. With help from national partner organizations, the Symposium explored four key themes: technology to support seniors aging in community; research and innovation in healthy aging; addressing and preventing elder abuse; and emerging best practices in supports for seniors and responding to social isolation.

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Enabling older adults to age in community

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This report identifies possible actions, strategies, approaches, policies and/or research to promote aging in community by addressing gaps or weaknesses in the existing system. It analyzes the... More ≫

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This report identifies possible actions, strategies, approaches, policies and/or research to promote aging in community by addressing gaps or weaknesses in the existing system. It analyzes the roles of local, Indigenous, provincial/territorial, and federal governments. The report examines the diversity of older adults, including in terms of gender, ethnicity, immigrant and refugee status, health and wellness, geographic location, income level, and access to housing.

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