Caregivers deserve an update on a national strategy

In 2024, the federal government pledged to create a national caregiving strategy, but have yet to produce a plan. It says discussions with experts and stakeholders have taken place, so it's time to say where that work stands.
The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence’s Caring in Canada 2026 report found that 49 per cent of caregivers experienced financial strain from caregiving. As Canada responds to the trade war and economic pressure, it's important to consider who gets asked to wait, writes Lorin MacDonald.

The trade war has given Canada a vocabulary of tables: who has a seat, who is walking away, who risks ending up on the menu. We hear so much about the negotiating table that it can seem like the only place where our future is being decided.

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