Media Advisory: National report on the state of caregiving in Canada

TORONTO, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, May 1, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE) will release a detailed report on the state of care in Canada, bringing together a panel of experts and people with lived experience to discuss the findings from a survey completed by over 3,000 caregivers and care providers across the country.

The report, Caring in Canada: Survey insights from caregivers and care providers across Canada, dives into the impacts of care on working caregivers, the financial cost of caring, experiences of underserved communities, including racialized caregivers, Indigenous caregivers, LGBTQ+, young caregivers and siblings, and the experiences of paid care providers. It also dives into policy solutions to address the issues faced by those who give care and make Canada the greatest place in the world to give and receive care.

Highlights from the report include an urgent need for better mental health and financial supports, with caregivers and care providers struggling differently between provinces, age groups and backgrounds. 

Event:                        Caring in Canada report launch

Date:                          Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time:                          10:00 am to 12:00 pm ET

Location:                    Virtual and in-person. Please register here to attend virtual event

                                  Captioning in English and French will be integrated into the event
                                  experience for attendees in person and online.

Speakers available for commentary:

• Liv Mendelsohn, Executive Director, CCCE
• James Janeiro, Director of Policy and Government Relations, CCCE
• Jennifer Johannessen, Caregiver and author
• Juanita Forde, Care provider, Direct Support Professionals Fellow

About CCCE

The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE) is an initiative of the Azrieli Foundation to support and empower family caregivers and care providers across Canada. We bring together stakeholders from across the country, translate knowledge to practice, scale what works and fill gaps through innovation. Guided by four focus areas: support networks and knowledge sharing; education and leadership development; advocacy and policy development; and inclusion and underserved communities, CCCE works closely with partners and grantees towards shared goals and better experiences for all those who provide care. Our expertise and insight, drawn from lived experiences, help us campaign for better systems and lasting change.

SOURCE Azrieli Foundation (The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence)

Media contacts: Olivia Olesinski, CCCE, [email protected], 416-579-4701; Angela Pinzon, Pilot PMR, [email protected], 647-295-0517