Ontario Long-term Care Independent Commission releases preliminary findings

The findings underscore C.A.R.P.’s advocacy demands and were released out of urgency in the second wave of COVID-19

6 in 7 ON long-term care homes are negligent without penalty

Despite these massive failings, only 2 homes in the province have been shut down over the last decade

C.A.R.P. works with Elections Canada to protect older voters

We're working to ensure that our members get to the polls in whatever way best meets their unique needs

PM pushes provinces to meet national standard of long-term care

This follows two letters C.A.R.P. recently sent to both the Prime Minister and Seniors Minister demanding action

Low income seniors who haven’t filed taxes could lose benefits

The federal government is warning that seniors who haven’t filed their income taxes are at risk of losing their GIS payments for next year

Mental health tip sheet for caregivers during COVID-19

Canada’s more than 8 million caregivers are facing a unique set of obstacles in caring for both themselves and their loved ones

C.A.R.P. scores win with expanded high-dose flu vaccine program

This is a huge win for our Members as we’ve been advocating for this best-in-class vaccine to be fully funded for seniors everywhere

Long-term care complaints up nearly 400% in ON

A recent report by the Ontario Patient Ombudsman shows that complaints about long-term care have soared

6 in 10 physicians worried about PPE supply

A recent poll on physicians’ concerns around PPE during COVID-19 second wave shows alarming results

New automated tax returns to put money in low-income seniors’ pockets

CARP is on record as asking for a system like this to be put in place

CARP commends federal government for addressing seniors in Throne Speech

Commitments announced to help people age safely at home and to establish national standards for long-term care

CARP pushes PM to focus on home care in recovery plan

The letter drives home the urgent need to help Canada's informal caregivers return to work

CARP writes to Prime Minister urging seniors-first approach to planning

The letter reminds Trudeau that the older vote has the power to shape the political course of our country

BC bolsters flu vaccinations ahead of second COVID-19 wave

The Government of BC is making an investment of $1.6 billion to strengthen their preventative health measures this fall

CARP Member blames long-term care for mother’s death

Doreen Jensen shared with us the story of her mother’s death in a long-term care home overwhelmed by COVID-19