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Seniors and Housing annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Seniors and Housing contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Seniors and Housing contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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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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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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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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Older workers : exploring and addressing the stereotypes

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Examines current knowledge on attitudes and beliefs about older workers and presents initiatives to address these positive and negative stereotypes.

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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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Social isolation among older adults during the pandemic

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This report investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected older Canadians, focusing on social isolation and loneliness.

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Final report of the Alberta Affordable Housing Review Panel

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This report provides recommendations to government on how to better support housing for Albertans in need, balancing financial sustainability with growing demand. In developing its... More ≫

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This report provides recommendations to government on how to better support housing for Albertans in need, balancing financial sustainability with growing demand. In developing its recommendations, the Affordable Housing Review Panel considered input from Albertans, the supports required for Albertans in need of housing, market trends and projections, and approaches to housing in other provinces. The government will use this report as the cornerstone of its strategy and action plan to transform affordable housing in Alberta.

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Understanding the impact of public policies and programs on the labour market decisions of older workers

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Summarizes the impact of public policies and programs on the choices of older workers to remain in, retire from or re-enter the labour market.

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Core community supports to age in community

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Examines how government home and community support services complement aging in community

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