WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13: 11am – Noon, Eastern Time
Live audio simulcast on ZoomerRadio – AM740 www.zoomerradio.ca
Broadcast nationally on VisionTV
Thursday, April 14 at 6pm ET
Friday, April 15 at 4pm ET
CONSERVATIVES, LIBERALS, NDP WOO THE SENIOR VOTE
“Three parties, one strategy: capture the senior vote” – The Globe and Mail
“Conservatives signal senior vote will be key target” – Canadian Press
“Ignatieff pledges to expand CPP benefits, seeks senior vote” – Van. Sun
“NDP’s Jack Layton looks out for seniors on BC trip?” – Van. Province
This election, politicians are wooing “the senior vote” realizing that 70% of Canadians 65plus vote regularly in federal elections, more than any other demographic.
Long before the election was called, CARP – Canada’s largest association for older Canadians with approximately 350,000 members nationwide – raised awareness for the issues of greatest importance to this population including financial security, pension and healthcare reform and caregivers’ rights. Now, these topics are making front page headlines.
WHEN:
On Wednesday, April 13 at 11am, representatives from the major political parties will share and debate their positions on these issues in a CARP DEBATE that will influence Canadians – especially seniors – in their voting decisions.
WHO:
•Representing the Liberal Party: The Honourable Bob Rae, Liberal Candidate – Toronto Centre
•Representing the NDP: Wayne Marston, NDP Candidate – Hamilton – Stoney Creek, NDP Critic for Seniors and Pensions
•Representing the Conservative Party: Bernard Trottier, Conservative Candidate – Etobicoke – Lakeshore
Moderator: Susan Eng, VP Advocacy, CARP
Hosted by Libby Znaimer, VP News, The New Classical 96.3 FM & The New AM 740
MEDIA RSVP: Leanne Wright, 416.886.6873, [email protected]
FUTURE BROADCAST:
THE CARP DEBATE will be broadcast nationally on VisionTV
Thursday, April 14 at 6pm ET and Friday, April 15 at 4pm ET
Rogers 60 (GTA); BellTV 261; Shaw Direct 394 or check local listings
Limited Seating Available for Live Studio Audience
RSVP by email to:
[email protected]
with your name, number of guests and contact information by Monday April 11 at 6pm
.
Audience Details: ZoomerMedia Limited headquarters in Toronto
550 Queen St E Suite 205
only street parking available
Arrival – 10:30am
Debate – 11am to 12pm
Complimentary lunch reception – 12pm to 1pm
Please note seating is limited; some audience guests may be required to stand.
Keywords: seniors, election, event
