Research shows that Americans, who have become less engaged with worship houses, community organizations and even their own family members in recent decades, have steadily reported an increase in feelings of loneliness.
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says healthcare has deteriorated badly under the United Conservatives, leaving as many as 800,000 Albertans without a family doctor.
Another year has gone by and once again on May 1, organizations and individuals across the country are expressing their gratitude to the nation's doctors.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the government will also spend $26 million over the next two years to provide mental-health resources to students over the summer, so their support isn't interrupted by the school break.
While thousands of Nova Scotians have already used the clinics that started opening last February, pharmacy staffing issues could be a snag as the program continues to expand.