Money for caregivers.

• Author: Mildon, Marsha
• Position: News & notes - Brief Article

The announcement that the government intends to increase tax-based support for family caregivers is news that will be welcomed by millions of caregivers across the country. According to the Canadian Caregiver Coalition--La coalition canadienne des aidantes et aidants naturels (CCC-CCAN), better financial support is one of the most critical needs of the rapidly growing numbers of Canadians caring for frail, ill, and dying family members and friends of all ages. "On behalf of family caregivers from coast to coast to coast, we applaud the Martin government for moving ahead on its campaign promise of major new program support for caregivers and we look forward to seeing substantial tax relief for caregivers", said Lorna...