Media
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CARP Prescription Drug Poll Report
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 marks the culmination of a trend which began last fall, and the CARP membership has always previously preferred the … Read more
CARP members welcome increased funding and wait times benchmarking for home care services but Ontario budget fails to set bold vision for aging in Ontario.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP members welcome the Province’s recommitment to working with Provinces and the Federal Government to enact a modest enhancement of the CPP and the previously announced additions to home care. Members will be disappointed that the 2013 Ontario Budget did not adequately address their other priority concerns – seniors’ poverty, equitable access to … Read more
Election Budget needs bold political leadership – starting with a new vision for aging in Ontario.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP members will be watching to see whether the 2013 Ontario Budget will address their priority concerns – retirement security, seniors’ poverty, equitable access to affordable drugs and ending discriminatory auto insurance rates. CARP staff will be in the Budget Lockup in Toronto on May 2nd to see first … Read more
CARP Advocacy Issues Poll Report
KEY FINDINGS April 19, 2013: CARP members are asked to suggest the necessary pace for issues where the organization advocates. In almost all cases (with the exception of older workers, in which case opinion was evenly split), the majority call for bold political action now, rather than incremental steps. Almost no one says no action is needed (except, once again, … Read more
Federal Budget addresses home care and palliative care; financial literacy but little else on priority concerns– financial security, reduce seniors’ poverty, access to healthcare, drugs, home care: CARP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP members will be disappointed that the federal budget contained little to address their priority concerns – retirement security, seniors’ poverty and equitable access to healthcare, affordable drugs and home care. The modest measures are still welcome. Any other improvements would have had … Read more
Federal Budget must address jobs crisis for Older Workers, 65+ workers doubled since 2006; unemployment doubled: CARP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2013 Federal Budget must address jobs crisis for Older Workers, 65+ workers doubled since 2006; unemployment doubled: CARP Toronto, ON: CARP members will be watching to see if the Federal Budget will make any provision to help older workers get and keep their jobs. Contrary to popular presumptions, seniors are still … Read more
MEDIA ADVISORY: CARP Leadership Forum
Wed March 20th 1:30 – 3 pm EDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP will host a Leadership Forum to hear from five Liberal Leadership candidates on how they would address the priority concerns of CARP members – retirement security, seniors’ poverty and equitable access to healthcare, affordable drugs and home care. CARP Forums provide CARP members with the opportunity to … Read more
Federal Budget must address our retirement future – financial security, reduce seniors’ poverty, access to healthcare, drugs, home care: CARP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP members will be watching to see whether the March 21st federal budget will address their priority concerns – retirement security, seniors’poverty and equitable access to healthcare, affordable drugs and home care. Any improvements would have some immediate impact but would mostly set the stage for the kind of future Canadians can … Read more
CARP’s open letter to Ontario Transport Minister to end outdated licensing protocols that unfairly target older drivers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2013 CARP calls on Ontario Transport Minister to end outdated licensing protocols that unfairly target older drivers and introduce remedial driver training: open letter Toronto, ON: CARP urges the Ontario Minister of Transportation, Glen Murray, to expedite work in modernizing how it treats older drivers by establishing new policies and protocols … Read more
CARP Brief: Driver Improvement Programs and Interventions
February 22nd, 2013: In September 2012, CARP responded to a request for information by submitting the following brief to the Ontario Ministry of Government Services. In light of the recent ‘snitch line’ debacle, is is especially relevant to remind public servants and governments alike that there are less discriminatory and offensively ageist ways to determine ability to drive. Click here … Read more
