Throughout the month of May, National Caregiver Month is celebrated across Canada to acknowledge the 8 million people providing care to a family member, friend, neighbor or chosen family across the country.

Caregiver Aware is a national campaign to raise awareness about the experiences of caregivers in Canada. Created in collaboration with caregiver support organizations across the country, the campaign explores some of the most pressing issues faced by caregivers, including impacts on mental health, work and care, young caregivers and financial wellbeing.

Caregiver facts:

  • 1 in 4 Canadians identify as a caregiver. It is anticipated that 1 in 2 will give care at some point in their lifetime.
  • Caregivers provide 5.7 billion hours each year supporting the social connections, dignity and well-being of those they care for.
  • Caregivers contribute $97.1 billion to the Canadian care economy annually.
  • Lost economic productivity due to care responsibilities is estimated at $1.3 billion annually.

A message from the Right Honourable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Participate in Caregiver Aware

National Caregiver Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about the experiences of caregivers in Canada. We invite you to participate by:

  • Amplifying our messages or sharing your own message using the hashtag #CaregiverAware and the graphic below.
  • Supporting caregivers in your community by acknowledging the role they play and advocating for a better future for all those who provide care.

Resources for Caregivers

Caregiving organizations across the country provide many different types of supports to caregivers who provide care due to illness, aging or disability. Explore national and regional resources to support your caregiving journey.

• Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence – Caregiver Resources
• Caregivers Alberta
• Caregivers Nova Scotia
• Family Caregivers of British Columbia
• L’Appui proches aidants
• Ontario Caregiver Organization
• Young Caregivers Association

Graphics

Cream background with text: May is National Caregiver Month. The Caregiver Aware 2023 logo is below.
Cream background with text: May is National Caregiver Month. The Caregiver Aware 2023 logo is below.

About Caregiver Aware

Caregiver Aware is an annual national campaign to raise awareness about the experiences of caregivers in Canada. Caregiver Aware 2023 was designed in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, Caregivers Alberta, Caregivers Nova Scotia, Family Caregivers of British Columbia, L’Appui proches aidants, Ontario Caregiver Organization, and the Young Caregivers Association.