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CANADA | Feb 07, 2025

[News Release] The Government of Canada announces the theme for Black History Month 2025

Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society.The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities

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[News] Change the Pace

Let’s get moving toward a more active, healthier Canada!

[News] The Government of Canada announces the theme for Black History Month 2025

Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian

[News] Update on the extension of the deadline for making 2024 charitable donations

To help provide certainty as we head into tax season, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is confirming that it will proceed with administering the 2024 deadline extension for charitable donations.

[Report] Men, Women and Social Connections

Roughly equal shares of U.S. men and women say they’re often lonely; women are more likely to reach out to a wider network for emotional support.

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: January 2025

Research Spotlight: ALZEducateALZEducate is an initiative of the Alzheimer's Society dedicated to providing high-quality, best practice-based online education for all using adult learning principles t

[News] When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

Research shows that people who volunteer regularly have a lower risk of mortality and better physical health as they age.

[News] The push for a national caregiving strategy

“This is an issue that deserves both a policy response and a political response.”

[News] Shop on GC surplus

Canadian charitable and non-profit organizations can access surplus assets from Government of Canada departments and agencies.

[News] National Non-Smoking Week

Help Canadians live a smoke-free life  The third full week of January marks National Non-Smoking Week, a time to reflect on the benefits of a smoke-free life. If you smoke, quitting is one of the bes

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