Personal Support Worker Amendment in NF&L Agreement

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Newfoundland and Labrador – The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed an amendment to the Aging with Dignity Agreement, providing Newfoundland and Labrador access to more than $25 million in new funding to support Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and related professions. This funding is being provided over five years (2024-25 to 2028-29), extending the existing Aging …

Improving health care in Northwest Territories

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Yellowknife – Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of …

Feds offer $733m to help British Columbians age with dignity

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Vancouver – Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with Dignity. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and Adrian Dix, Minister …