Close to half of members have suffered fraud or know someone who has, and this proportion has increased recently. Fraud is usually promoted by someone in trust or is the result of a phony investment scheme. More members would seek restitution than retribution from perpetrators, and return of funds is highest on their minds. Most […]
Key Findings Two thirds of members live in cities and virtually all agree these cities (and towns) should have recall power over mayors and councilors. Most see this recall power being exercised by a simple majority of council. Two thirds do not agree Canadian municipalities currently have enough tools to deal with wrongdoing by elected […]
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Key Findings for December 15, 2015: In a snap poll of CARP members held the evening of the Speech from the Throne, the wide majority of those who followed the Speech approve of its contents (64%). Members are asked if promises from the Throne Speech which relate to CARP’s advocacy are priorities. All issues listed […]
Key Findings for December 17, 2015: Members are very pleased with the election’s outcome, although they are less convinced the new government will be able to keep all its promises on schedule, the most important of which, overall, are seen to the be the $4 billion promised for home and palliative care and the promised middle […]
Key Findings In a massive new poll from CARP taken by more than 12,000 respondents, members accurately predicted the results of the election. Conducted three days before the federal election, an astonishing 4-in-10 members had already voted in advance polls, and a further one half were certain to vote for a total of almost all […]
Key Findings Three quarters of members have or will get flu shots this year, and also got flu shots last year, and almost all of these get the shot every year, primarily in a doctor’s office, but also in a pharmacy. Those who won’t get a shot will not because they don’t get sick, or […]
Key Findings August 24, 2015: Members who answered the poll joined CARP, on average, 10 years ago, for the advocacy, not the benefits, and renew because of the advocacy, not the benefits. Members who might not renew cite cost and value as reasons, but the vast majority are likely to renew and will recommend to […]
Key Findings April 2, 2015: Most members do not agree the Canadian government does a good job of tending to seniors’ needs and concerns, and when asked what these concerns are, health care reform and ensuring equal opportunity for all age groups come first. The leading social determinant of health is seen to be, […]
Key Findings January 13, 2015: Virtually all members celebrate Christmas, most as a family holiday rather than as a religious one. By the same token, virtually all members donate to charity during the year or do some volunteering or both. On average, about $700 per year is donated, and about two weeks is spent volunteering […]