Author: Clint Curtis

All Canadians, particularly Indigenous Peoples, depend on the well-being of the natural environment to support our cultures, health, and economy. In the face of population growth, urbanization, industrial development, and global climate change, Canada has established domestic and international biodiversity goals. Why is it important to protect natural environments? Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify […]

Canada is committed to cap and cut emissions from the oil and gas sector at the pace and scale needed to get to net zero by 2050. What are Canada’s goals for climate change? To avert the worst impacts of climate change, the Government of Canada is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This […]

The primary purpose of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) is to contribute to sustainable development through pollution prevention. It provides the legislative basis for a range of federal environmental and health protection programs. What is the law that is used to protect our environment? Federal Law The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was […]

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)The additional federal programs include: Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. Home Child Care Provider Pilot. Home Support Worker Pilot. What are the different programs for Canada immigration? Services and information Express Entry. Immigrate as a skilled worker. Family […]

The political system, justice system, and educational system, and family, economy and religion are all examples of social institutions. They each have a unique function. For instance, the justice system functions to uphold laws and order in society. It is composed of courts, judges, and police. What are the 5 major social institutions? v. Every […]

What are the limits for international money transfers? There’s no international limit or law regarding the amount of money you can send or receive from abroad. Is there a limit to how much you can transfer internationally? There isn’t a law that limits the amount of money you can send or receive. However, financial institutions […]

Community Health Workers Network of Canada is an emerging Canada-wide initiative working to strengthen and support Community Health Workers (CHWs) across the country. What do you mean by community health? Community health focuses on an overall geographic area rather than on shared characteristics such as age or diagnosis. The defined area could be as small […]

Canadian Red Cross Community Health Services are focused on non-acute interventions that are proactive and solution-based to meet the changing needs of Canadians who wish to stay at home as long as possible. What is community health in Canada? Community Health Centres ( CHCs ) are non-profit organizations that provide primary health and health promotion […]

The CHW Network of Canada is an emerging pan-Canadian organization of community health workers and allies. We are working to: Advance CHWs’ practice while preserving the identity and character of CHWs’ work, Unite CHWs to increase their visibility and voice, and. How do I become a community health worker in Canada? A community health nurse […]

Community-based care is coordinated, integrated care provided in a range of community settings, such as people’s homes, healthcare clinics, physicians’ offices, public health units, hospices, and workplaces. What is community based care? Community-based health care is for people of all ages who need health care assistance at home. Community care services include home support, nursing, […]