Posted: 04-22-2015 The Health Charities Coalition of Canada (HCCC) applauds the Federal Government commitment to supporting caregivers by expanding the Compassionate Care Benefit Program under Employment Insurance. “Family caregivers play a vital role in our current healthcare system. Increases in the prevalence of chronic disease combined with an aging society and the shift towards community […]
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Posted: 07-26-2013 For Immediate Release Caring for Everybody – A Celebration of Health Research Partnerships between Canada’s Academic Healthcare Organizations and Health Charities. The members of the Health Charities Coalition of Canada (HCCC) and the Association of Academic Healthcare Organizations (ACAHO) are national health organizations with a well-kept secret – the power of their partnerships […]
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Posted: 02-06-2012 Health care is the #1 priority of Canadians, according to recent polls. The members of the Health Charities Coalition of Canada (HCCC) applaud the leadership of the First Ministers in addressing the need for change in health care and health innovation, building on the commitment from the Federal Government to provide continued funding […]
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Posted: 04-04-2011 (Ottawa, ON) – April 4, 2011 Health charities and coalitions from across Canada have come together to pay tribute to family caregivers – the often invisible workforce that can be called to duty on a moment’s notice. “On behalf of all who are, have been, or will be, involved in caregiving responsibilities, we […]
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Posted: 02-07-2011 Family caregivers provide support to relatives who are disabled, gravely ill, or dying, at great cost to themselves both financially and in terms of their own health and well-being. That’s why the 26 members of the Health Charities Coalition of Canada are asking all federal parties to recognize the role of family caregivers […]
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Posted: 09-23-2010 Imagine Canada officially released a statement in response to the recent CBC coverage regarding third-party fundraisers and the cost of fundraising. For more information, please contact Marcel Lauzière, President and CEO, Imagine Canada at mlauziere@imaginecanada.ca or Marnie Grona, Director, Communications at mgrona@imaginecanada.ca.
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