5 d. ago N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province

The Nova Scotia government says its five-year plan to bring about sweeping reforms in housing and care for people with disabilities is behind schedule but gaining momentum.

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6 d. ago Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has not been processing applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline. The failure means many First Nations people are unable to access on-reserve housing, financial aid for post-secondary education and health benefits. Karen Hogan reports in an audit released today that […]

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6 d. ago Feds too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has not been processing applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline. The failure means many First Nations people are unable to access on-reserve housing, financial aid for post-secondary education and health benefits. Karen Hogan reports in an audit released today that […]

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1 week ago Bright colours, open doors: Kickstand Edmonton opens new primary care clinic for youth

“Today marks a really important day for our young people to be able to access a range of health and wellbeing services in one location,” said Katherine Hay, executive director of Kickstand.

Politics

2 w. ago CAR T Vision Coalition Launches with Ambitious Goal to Double Patients Treated with the Curative Potential of CAR T

Only approximately 2 out of 10 people in the US and 3 out of 10 people in Europe with certain rare, advanced blood cancers receive access to CAR T-cell therapy1,2,3 New roadmap report aims to inspire collective action of stakeholder groups and invites additional CAR T-cell therapy leaders to join the coalition CHICAGO — Today […]

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2 w. ago The federal dental care plan is expanding. Here’s how you can get access 

All remaining, eligible adults aged 18 to 64 can apply for dental coverage, with benefits beginning as early as June 1

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2 w. ago Even more people now have access to Canadian Dental Care Plan

Even more people are able to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) starting Thursday.The program, which was implemented in 2023, aims to lower dental costs for Canadians earning less than $90,000 a year.According to the federal government, the dental plan will help up to nine million uninsured people get access to oral health care.Earlier this month, Canadians ages 18 to 34 were able to apply for the CDCP. That age range expands on Thursday, May 29, to those aged 35 to 54.A notice from the government states that it will send letters to Canadian residents aged 18 to 64 who could be eligible for the CDCP based on their 2024 adjusted family net income.Eligible Canadians who have filed their 2024 tax returns and received their notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can apply once applications open up for their age group, even if they haven't received the letter.Already covered by the dental care plan? Don't forget to renew for the 2025 to 2026 period b...

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