A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada

This report (116 pages) and its accompanying summary (12 pages) make the case for a national caregiving strategy in Canada.
Year: 2025
Languages: English, French
Format: Document (article, report, guide, etc.), Summary document, Webinar
Dimension(s) of caregiving:
  • Analysis of caregiving support
  • Society and caregiving

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CALL 811 (Info-Santé/Info-Social). If you need support or have concerns or questions about your health or that of a family member or friend, call 811 to speak to a nurse or psychosocial worker. Bilingual and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it’s free and confidential.

To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l’Appui’s Caregiver Support Helpline.

Bilingual; open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1 855 852-7784

[email protected]

www.lappui.org

To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec's list of member organizations (in French only).

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This report (116 pages) and its accompanying summary (12 pages) make the case for a national caregiving strategy in Canada. Developed by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, it contains actionable public policy solutions to address the biggest challenges faced by caregivers, care recipients and care providers across the country.

The document outlines five key areas of action: 

  • Improving supports, programs and services for caregivers 
  • Supporting caregivers in the workforce and education   
  • Financially supporting care recipients  
  • Building a sustainable care provider workforce 
  • Showing leadership and recognition  

    Its recommendations are based on a broad-based consultation process conducted with caregivers, a National Care Champions Table consisting of invited experts, focus groups and an online consultation form. The document also builds on the CCCE’s previous work. 

    Like to know more?  

    See the webinar (1h29m) about the Strategy, which aired on February 19, 2025.