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ADVOCACY
KEY FINDINGS
May 17, 2013: For the first time since CARP began polling its members (in October, 2008), the Liberals lead the Conservatives in voter preference, while the NDP has sunk to far third place. This is significant, in that it... read more »
BENEFITS
Great Savings for CARP Members!
Any one of these savings would more than offset the cost of your CARP membership. Click on the ones you’re interested in, to get more details on the offers and how to claim your savings.
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COMMUNITY
Brampton’s CARP Chapter Launch Gala was the event to be at this past Tuesday, May 7th at the Brampton Soccer Centre. With Moses Znaimer, CARP President, as the keynote, there was no doubt why the robust room was packed- making this the... read more »
Our Top News
Calgary, Alberta, May 16, 2013—The Honourable Alice Wong, Canada’s Minister of State for Seniors, along with the Honourable George VanderBurg, Alberta’s Associate Minister of Seniors, were in Calgary today at the West Hillhurst... read more »
Being old is not what it used to be
The CPP is sustainable and reliable, but it is time to review whether RRSP is working as a vehicle.
“Old age is not for sissies,” said Bette Davis. Indeed, it is not, but the images from our... read more »
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme) has been working tirelessly to raise awareness and promote Lyme Disease research, education and treatment.
In an effort to raise... read more »
Krista Frazee fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a hair stylist and spent 12 years behind a chair in New Brunswick.
But at age 30, she set aside her scissors to pursue a career in gerontology.
Like many people, she made her... read more »
Despite summer-like weather and a Canucks game airing at the same time, about 200 people packed into White Rock's Star of the Sea Hall Friday night for the provincial Surrey-White Rock all-candidates debate.
Hosted by the South Surrey... read more »
In honour of Ontario's 18th Annual Emergency Preparedness Week, we would like to share the Emergency Management Ontario's Emergency Survival Kit with you.
Get started and Build an Emergency Survival Kit!
Your emergency survival kit should... read more »
HALIFAX – Proposed legislation would give the Nova Scotia government the power to investigate suspected cases of financial abuse of seniors who don’t have the mental capacity to manage their affairs.
Health Minister Dave Wilson... read more »
Before the provincial budget has been tabled, the organization CARP has released a wish list of issues they’d like to see addressed.
The document is called One Patient and the four main areas CARP would like to see improvement in... read more »
Canada is experiencing an unprecedented change in the make-up of its population, with seniors accounting for nearly 15 per cent of all Canadians. By 2036, nearly one in four Canadians will be age 65 or older. With rapid demographic... read more »
A recent personal finance story in the Toronto Star highlights the need for those over 50 to look into their bank account plans and options available from their financial institutions.
Until recently, all five major banks promoted free... read more »
