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Gas Is Still $1.81 a Litre: Why Pump Prices Won't Fall (and What to Do Before Winter)

  Canadians hoping for relief at the pump got bad news heading into this week: it isn't coming soon. The national average for regular gas was $1.81 a litre on Friday, according to Kalibrate, with provincial averages ranging from $1.557 in Alberta to $2.156 in Newfoundland, per GasBuddy. That's after a big policy move. On Friday the G7 announced plans to release 100 million barrels of oil right away, starting with diesel. Brent crude dipped on the news, then climbed back to about US$102 a barrel by the afternoon. Don't expect the release to show up at your station, because crude is only half the story. Crude oil explains only half your pump price Wood Mackenzie's Jim Mitchell says crude makes up 50 to 60 per cent of the retail price of gas. The rest is the cost of refining it, and that's where the squeeze is. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem pointed to damaged refining capacity worldwide in a Sept. 21 speech, noting that pump prices reflect crude roughly US$40 a ...
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Canada Reclaims Global Spotlight in Dementia Research

 

A Decade of Progress: From Ottawa 2015 to Toronto 2025

For the first time in ten years, Canada is hosting the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC)—the world’s largest dementia research forum—taking place in Toronto from July 27–31, 2025. This marks a significant return to the global stage for Canadian dementia science, following the 2015 Canadian Conference on Dementia held in Ottawa.

What’s Changed Since 2015?

Over the past decade, the landscape of dementia research and care has evolved dramatically:

  • Massive Investment in Brain Health
    Canada has committed $44.8 million to dementia research and healthy aging initiatives, including funding for the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) and international collaborations with Australia.

  • Precision Medicine & Prevention
    The 2025 conference theme—“Across the Dementia Cognitive Continuum: Prevention, Precision Medicine, and Practice Implications”—reflects a shift from reactive care to proactive, personalized approaches.

  • Technology-Driven Care
    Innovations like AI, virtual reality, and digital tools are now central to caregiver support and clinical practice, especially in underserved communities.

  • Global Collaboration
    The AAIC 2025 brings together experts from around the world, including Indigenous-focused research teams, highlighting a commitment to equity and culturally sensitive care.

  • Rising Prevalence & Urgency
    With nearly 487,000 Canadians aged 65+ living with dementia as of 2022–23—and projections nearing 1 million by 2030—the urgency for solutions has never been greater.

Why It Matters

Canada’s hosting of AAIC 2025 is more than symbolic—it’s a testament to its growing leadership in dementia science. From cutting-edge research to inclusive care models, the country is helping shape a future where dementia is better understood, treated, and ultimately prevented.


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