Health Insight – Time for Canada to Step Up for Caregivers

Before most of us have sipped our first cup of coffee, millions of Canadians are already deep into their second shift — helping aging parents dress, feeding partners recovering from surgery, or coaxing children with complex needs through the morning routine. They manage prescriptions, book appointments, and battle with insurance companies— often while holding down full-time jobs.

Caregiving is not a burden. It is a fundamental part of being human. But love alone isn’t enough. Canada needs a strategy.

After hearing from thousands of Canadians, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the Azrieli Foundation, released A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada, a clear, achievable roadmap outlining what needs to change.