# Canada's Care Crisis: Sandwiched Generation Struggles

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-05-12T05:43:32+00:00
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## Resource

Canadas caregivers, primarily women, are facing a crisis as they juggle caring for aging parents and children with special needs while trying to maintain careers. A new report reveals that one in four Canadians is a caregiver, contributing $97 billion in unpaid work annually. Caregivers often face financial strain, with nearly half experiencing money problems and one in five spending over $12,000 a year from their own pockets. The situation is expected to worsen as baby boomers retire and the care worker pool shrinks. Reports suggest that boosting care worker wages, expanding tax credits and respite services, and simplifying benefits are necessary to prevent the care system from collapsing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a74d7c226801f6bb

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