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Caregiving in Canada: A Deeper Look at Exceptional Provincial Support

The Invisible Workforce: Understanding Caregiver Realities In Canadian society, there is a largely unseen workforce of incredible importance: family caregivers. More than 8 million Canadians – about 1 in 4 – have taken on this critical role, supporting loved ones...

The Financial Impact of Double Duty “Sandwich” Caregiving

According to Statistics Canada, approximately 6% of Canadians (2.4 million) are “sandwiched” or “double duty” caregivers. The term refers to caregivers who support a family member, most often an aging parent, while also raising children under 18. These caregivers are...

How to get ready to be a caregiver

Most people aren’t ready to become a caregiver. Many find themselves in a caregiving role overnight, marking an instant massive life change. In the blink of an eye, you may find yourself supporting a loved one financially, emotionally, and physically,...

Please check our frequently asked questions here.

I am a family caregiver in need of support. What resources are available to me?

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:

What is your definition of a family caregiver?
To us, a family caregiver is someone who provides unpaid support to a family member, friend or loved one who is experiencing a significant mental or physical health challenge. This support could be long-term, or episodic to address an acute health situation. Other terminology often used is care partner or carer.
How is the Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation funded?
As a registered charity, the Petro‑Canada CareMakers Foundation receives contributions from a wide variety of sources. The CareMakers Foundation received start-up funding and support from Suncor, the proud owner of Petro‑Canada.
Who makes up the Board of Directors?

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.

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