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The Ethical Implications of AI in Caregiving
As Canada’s aging population increases the need for caregivers, people will look to technology to help them manage. AI is already in limited use to support family caregivers, but the potential to expand its role is vast. As demand increases,...
The Everyday Costs of Family Caregiving in Canada
When we think about the financial cost of caregiving, we usually picture the big-ticket items: medical equipment, home renovations, or long-term care. For most family caregivers, the financial strain shows up in smaller costs that add up. That extra tank...
Canada’s Aging Population: Looking Ahead to the Impact on Caregiving
The world is getting older. Virtually every country in the world is experiencing growth in the size and proportion of older people in their population. Canada has become a “super-aged” society, meaning more than 21% of the population will be...
THE EXPERIENCES OF MARGINALIZED CANADIAN FAMILY CAREGIVERS
In October 2023, three virtual roundtable discussions brought together caregiving experts such as researchers, professors, caregivers, and executive members of Canadian caregiving organizations to discuss the experiences of marginalizes family caregivers across the country. These discussions aimed to delve into the complex intersectional barriers encountered by marginalized family caregivers.
2026 Discussion Paper
This report is part of an initiative by the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation to elevate the voices of family caregivers and explore practical solutions to better support them. Over the past several years, the Foundation has convened national roundtables to surface insights and drive dialogue on the caregiving experience in Canada. This is the fourth such report in a series that aims to spotlight pressing issues and highlight opportunities for action.
BALANCING WORK AND CARE: EXPERIENCES OF WORKING CAREGIVERS AND EVIDENCE FOR CRAFTING SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACES FOR CAREGIVERS
NAVIGATING FAMILY CAREGIVING IN CANADA: TACKLING SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES AND IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT
In October 2021, a diverse group of caregiving thought leaders, practitioners and caregivers with lived experiences met to explore systemic challenges impacting caregivers and discuss opportunities to increase awareness of the importance of caregiving and better address caregivers’ needs.
The sessions helped us develop a more nuanced appreciation of the varied and complex issues in the caregiving space. It further clarified the potential for charitable organizations to partner with other agents of change to overcome them.
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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.