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This section highlights the latest news, publications and activities of the Observatory and more.
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Latest news
New release: Intersectoral collaboration and partnership framework
This document describes the interactions between the Observatory and its stakeholders, as well as its process for fostering mutually beneficial collaboration and partnership activities.
New release: Scientific watch bulletin on caregiving
In this first issue, discover a summary of the work of Quebec researchers in the field of caregiving, published between July 2022 and September 2023.
Caregiving at the 91st ACFAS Congress
Discover the seminars and presentations on caregiving at the 91st ACFAS Congress, held from May 13 to 17 in Ottawa.
Call for caregivers’ stories
Are you a caregiver? Would like to share your experience and contribute to our mission?
Now available in English: Who are Quebec’s caregivers and what kinds of support do they provide? An age- and gender-based analysis
This statistical report profiles Quebec caregivers through the lens of age and gender and the support they provided in 2018.
Newsletter – 5th edition, January – February 2024
This latest edition offers a retrospective of the year 2023 and an overview of current and upcoming projects for the year 2024.
Happy New Year 2024!
Together, let’s welcome 2024, with a sneak preview of some of our upcoming projects.
L’Observatoire recrute
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2023: an eventful year in terms of advancing knowledge about caregiving
We end 2023 with a look back at the Observatory’s activities and achievements.
New Releases: Infographics on Caregivers in Quebec and the Type of Support They Provide
Discover the key findings of the statistical report, “Qui sont les personnes proches aidantes au Québec et quel type de soutien apportent-elles ? Une analyse différenciée selon le sexe et l’âge”
The Quebec Observatory on Caregiving Launches its English Website
English-speakers can now browse the Observatory’s website to learn more about its mission, access caregiving definitions and statistics, and explore the vast array of publications available in the Knowledge portal on caregiving.
New release: “La reconnaissance et l’autoreconnaissance des personnes proches aidantes : enjeux et pratiques”
During the National Caregivers Week 2023, discover the Observatory’s new publication and latest webinar “La reconnaissance et l’autoreconnaissance des personnes proches aidantes : enjeux et pratiques”
