CARP invited opt-in subscribers of CARP ActionOnline, its e-newsletter, to get involved and make their views known. Hundreds of individual letters are reaching MP’s offices across the country and there has been widespread media coverage

“The Canadian public has identified the need to provide relief and protection for retirees in the midst of this economic chaos. Now we will be watching to see if the government heeds our call for immediate action”, added Eng.

Information on groups watching the Throne Speech across the country together with media availability will be provided Tuesday.

CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to advocating for a New Vision of Aging for Canada, social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination. CARP seeks to ensure that the marketplace serves the needs and expectations of our generation and provides value-added benefits, products and services to our members. Through our network of chapters across Canada, CARP is dedicated to building a sense of community and shared values among our members in support of CARP’s mission.

For further information, please contact:

Pam Maher 416.363.2277 x. 235

Communications coordinator

Anne Gravel 416.363.2277 x. 230

Researcher, Policy Development

for

Susan Eng

Vice President Advocacy

CARP, A New Vision of Aging for Canada

or visit our website: www.carp.ca