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Government of Canada announces two projects to help seniors age in their homes in Laurier– Sainte-Marie

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Every senior should be able to age safely, in good health and with dignity, with the option to do so at home and in their community. To help with this, the Government of Canada developed the Age Well at Home initiative, which supports community groups in trying new ideas, expanding successful ones and recruiting volunteers to assist seniors in aging at home.


Age Well at Home initiative

| Employment and Social Development Canada | backgrounders

The Age Well at Home initiative (AWAH) is a one-time federal grants and contributions initiative.


Meeting parents where they are: more affordable child care in Manitoba

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Parents deserve child care that fits their lives, whether they’re working late shifts at the hospital, finishing a degree or raising a family in a rural or remote community. That’s why the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing in real, practical solutions: more spaces where you work or study, extended hours, and better options in rural and remote areas, so parents can find child care that truly works for them.


Government of Canada launches its third life event online resource: The Welcoming a Child Hub is here to support Canadians starting or expanding their family 

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

The Government of Canada is here for Canadians when they need our help, particularly during major life events. Becoming a parent can be an exciting, life-changing, and stressful time. It can also bring many questions, especially for first-time parents and the people helping them out.


Helping Canadians be retirement ready

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Every Canadian deserves a comfortable, safe, and secure retirement. However, many Canadians often lack information on how public pensions work, or delay planning for retirement until later in life. When money is stretched thin, tough decisions become a daily reality. We know that people in these situations are often doing their best to balance their immediate needs with long-term stability.


Helping health care and social service professionals focus on patients, not student loan debt

| Employment and Social Development Canada | news releases

Canadians across the country deserve and expect reliable health care. That’s just as true in urban cities as it is in rural and remote communities where far too many people face steep barriers to care. Ending that divide requires investing in the people who deliver essential services, no matter where they live.


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2025-12-23