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Seniors catch pension break

January 13, 2012

This article was published in the London Free Press on January 5th 2012.  To see this story and to read related ...

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CARP Press Release Gets Full Page Coverage in Retired Living

January 13, 2012

In December 2011, CARP's press release on PRPPs and pension reform received full page placement in the print edition of ...

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Ottawa Chapter Chair Discusses CPP Changes with CBC Radio

January 13, 2012

In early January CARP Ottawa Chapter Chair Janet Grey spoke with CBC Radio about CPP Changes for 2012.  If you're ...

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Susan Eng on Power and Politics

January 13, 2012

On December 21st, 2011 CARP VP of Advocacy Susan Eng appeared on Power Politics to debate why Federal Spending should ...

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Kindergarten in a retirement home proves a hit with young and old

January 13, 2012

This article was initially published in the Globe and Mail on December 30th 2011.  To view the story on the Globe and ...

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The beginning of the end of workplace age discrimination

January 13, 2012

How often do you hear: “there oughta be a law!” Changing the law to redress a wrong is certainly the first step but ...

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Political/Charitable Giving Poll Report January 13, 2012

January 13, 2012

KEY FINDINGS A majority of members feel majority governments should take the concerns of the opposition into account ...

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Freedom 55…65…75…Desire to work is only part of the story

January 13, 2012

Amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act enacted this December end mandatory retirement at a specific age. The new ...

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Once You Get Over Discriminatory Practices, A Compelling Business Case Can be Made for Retaining and Hiring 50+ Workers

January 13, 2012

Age discrimination in the workplace is a reality in today’s world; many older workers are unable to remain in the ...

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Back to Opioids: the dual tragedy continues – PART I

January 13, 2012

Over a year ago I wrote a column about the “Opioid Public Health Crisis” in Ontario. Opioids are a class of ...