Early Signs You Might Be A Caregiver
Most of us will become carers at some point in our lives, and every story is different. For some, it’s an instantaneous transition, while for others, it’s a gradual process of taking on more responsibilities. While every situation is unique,...
Supporting Family Caregivers Across Language Barriers
Canada is one of the most diverse nations in the world. With over 200 languages spoken across the country and more than 7 million people speaking a language other than English or French, it’s no surprise that language impacts the...
Understanding the Unique Challenges of Marginalized Caregivers in Canada
It’s estimated that 28% of Canadians currently provide unpaid care for loved ones, and this figure is expected to increase as Canada’s population ages. Caregiving affects millions of people across the country, but not all caregivers face the same challenges....
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While the Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation is unable to provide financial assistance to individuals, there are a number of provincial organizations available to support you with resources and tools. Please see below, for one in your province, or alternatively call 211 to find an organization in your local area that may be able to offer you support:
- Alberta: Caregivers Alberta
- British Columbia: Family Caregivers of BC
- Manitoba: Canadian Virtual Hospice
- New Brunswick: Caregivers’ Guide - Government of New Brunswick
- Northwest Territories: The NWT Caregivers Guide
- Nova Scotia: Caregivers Nova Scotia
- Ontario: Ontario Caregiver Organization
- Quebec: L’Appui pour les proches aidants
- Saskatchewan: The Saskatoon Caregiver Information and Support Centre
Our Board of Directors is made up of members from Petro‑Canada, Suncor and external experts. We intend to add to this complement over time, to include greater diversity of experience, geographic representation, expertise and lived caregiver experience.
