A searchable resource of family-related policy and program announcements in Canada

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Y.T. government launches call for applicants to serve on Youth Panel on Climate Change

New $206M Climate Action and Awareness Fund to support youth, scientists and researchers across Canada

Fed. government launches call for proposals for community-based projects that support seniors

Que. government announces $1M in funding in support of gender equality projects

Fed. government launches Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, announces new supports

Ont. government increases mental health funding for postsecondary students

Domain: Care
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Ontario
Tags: Mental Health, Students
The Ontario government announces investment of $19.25 million into mental health supports for postsecondary students...
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Ont. government increases mental health funding for postsecondary students
Tags: Mental Health, Students

Ont. government launches innovative solution to improve long-term care

Domain: Care
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Ontario
Tags: Care
The Ontario government is investing up to $5 million to launch the Community Paramedicine for...
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Ont. government launches innovative solution to improve long-term care
Tags: Care

N.S. government invests in community facility improvements

Domain: Culture
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Nova Scotia
Tags: Communities
The Nova Scotia government announces investments in 36 projects that will improve existing cultural and community...
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N.S. government invests in community facility improvements
Tags: Communities

N.W.T. government launches new Our Languages Curriculum

Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Northwest Territories
Tags: Indigenous, Languages
The Northwest Territories government announces the official launch of the Our Languages JK-12 Indigenous languages...
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N.W.T. government launches new Our Languages Curriculum
Tags: Indigenous, Languages

Fed. government launches call for proposals to identify innovative early learning and child care practices

Domain: Care
Level of government: Federal
Tags: Diversity, Care, Children and Youth
The federal government  launches a call for proposals for innovative projects that aim to improve the...
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Fed. government launches call for proposals to identify innovative early learning and child care practices
Tags: Diversity, Care, Children and Youth

More hands-on learning opportunities for students in Alta.

Domain: Culture
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Alberta
Tags: Students, Education
In partnership with Mitacs (a national, not-for-profit organization), post-secondary institutions and employers, the Alberta government is investing...
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More hands-on learning opportunities for students in Alta.
Tags: Students, Education

Ont. government provides $500M in funding allocations to municipalities

Domain: Environment
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Ontario
Tags: Communities
The Ontario government is providing municipalities with $500 million through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund...
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Ont. government provides $500M in funding allocations to municipalities
Tags: Communities

N.W.T. government announces 2020 Anti-Poverty Fund recipients

Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Northwest Territories
Tags: Family Finances, Communities, Culture
The Northwest Territories government announces the 2020 recipients for the $1 million Anti-Poverty Fund. This...
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N.W.T. government announces 2020 Anti-Poverty Fund recipients
Tags: Family Finances, Communities, Culture

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