We need policy change for caregivers in Canada NOW.

Why? Here are just some of the reasons:

• More than 8 million Canadians are unpaid caregivers.
• The number of older Canadians requiring the support of unpaid caregivers is projected to more than double by 2050.
• Over half of Canadians will be an unpaid caregiver at some point in their lives.
• Unpaid represents an estimated $66 billon dollars of care annually.
• A 2023 survey found that 75% of CARP caregivers find it challenging to care for their own mental and physical health.
• A CARP survey found women are 50% more likely to report being caregivers than males, as well as 50% more likely to leave their jobs as a result.
• Over 90% of CARP members want to age in place. We need better home and community supports to make this possible without undue burden on caregivers.

Read more about CARP’s advocacy for home and community care and caregiving.