QSA's Week in Social Issues (#6, 2025)
Age Well at Home initiative launched; $1.7M for reproductive health services; Indigenous marine response capacity boosted; Human Rights Standing Table formed; Employment Insurance pilot project for disaster-affected workers.
Start Date: 2025-02-08
End Date: 2025-02-14
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Age Well at Home Initiative Launches
The Government of Canada has launched the Age Well at Home initiative, a federal grants and contributions program aimed at helping low-income and vulnerable seniors remain at home. This initiative supports volunteer-based services such as meal delivery, home maintenance, and transportation. Over 80 projects have been approved, representing a $40 million investment. Eligible organizations include not-for-profits, municipal governments, and Indigenous entities. The projects will conclude by March 31, 2026, with individual funding ranging from $300,000 to $800,000.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Funding for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
Health Canada announced a $1.7 million investment to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services, targeting underserved communities. The funding will support projects by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada. These initiatives focus on health care provider training, awareness campaigns, and the development of culturally relevant resources. Since 2021, $81 million has been allocated to enhance access to these essential services across Canada.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
