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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #81 in Moosomin is thanking the community for its support through the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. While some Legion branches across Saskatchewan have had . . .
Share this article Share this article OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The global COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for Canada's seniors, especially those living in long-term care homes. On top of this crisis, too many seniors are worried about their retirement savings running out and concerned about being able to live independently in their own homes. The Government of Canada will learn the hard lessons of this pandemic and take further action to protect the health and safety of Canadian seniors, while also supporting a retirement that is free from financial worry and provides a better q...
Share this article Share this article OTTAWA, ON, April 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Too many families in Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive, and high-quality child care. This is an economic issue as much as it is a social one. Without access to child care, parents – especially women – cannot fully participate in the economy, and the global COVID-19 pandemic has brought these issues to the forefront. As part of our commitment to support a recovery that brings all Canadians along, the Government of Canada wants to ensure that quality and affordable regulated child care spaces are available t...
Date Time Share Canada welcomes recent publication of Disability Advisory Committee’s second annual report and restates its support for Canadians From: Canada Revenue Agency Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, released the Government’s response to the second annual report of the Disability Advisory Committee (Committee). Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, released the Government’s response to the second annual report of the Disability Advisory Committee (Committee). The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Minist...
Northern rail has called on community groups to share ideas to make trains and stations more accessible for disabled and older people. The train operator has set up a £250,000 Accessibility Fund to make the best ideas a reality, and it's now open to applications. Voluntary organisations, community groups, charities and organisation like local authorities can bid for grants of up to £50,000 from the fund to make accessibility improvements at stations in their area. Or they can make services available to anyone who may feel isolated or excluded. Ideas could include "innovations that...