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

Recent Policy Highlights

Man. government expands Families and Schools Together program

N.S. government announces largest increase to minimum wage in a decade

Que. government announces $2.6M in support of Intergenerational Exchange program

Fed. government proposes changes to medical assistance in dying legislation

N.S. government seeks input into Parenting and Support Act

Alta. government reduces red tape in child care

Alta. government reduces red tape in child care

Level of government: Provincial/Territorial
The Alberta government launches a new application site that allows parents to easily check if...
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New B.C. Access Grant makes life more affordable for students

New B.C. Access Grant makes life more affordable for students

Domain: Environment, Culture
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, British Columbia
The new B.C. Access Grant will help students who might otherwise not have the means...
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Fed. government announces support to survivors of gender-based violence in the N.W.T.

Fed. government announces support to survivors of gender-based violence in the N.W.T.

Domain: Care
Level of government: Federal, Provincial/Territorial, Northwest Territories
The federal government announces investment of $1 million in YWCA NWT, a women’s organization working...
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Ont. government increases support for Indigenous postsecondary education

Ont. government increases support for Indigenous postsecondary education

Domain: Environment, Culture
Level of government: Provincial/Territorial, Ontario
The Ontario government announces increased funding by $1.8 million this year to Indigenous Institutes in...
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