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CARP and Ontario Pharmacists Association urge relief on prescription co-pays during outbreak

April 23, 2020

In a letter sent to the Ontario Premier, Deputy Premier and Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, CARP and the Ontario ...

In The News

CARP brings together members and experts to discuss financial impacts of COVID-19

April 6, 2020

On Tuesday, April 7th, CARP is holding an expert-led conversation on how COVID-19 affects the financial security of ...

Finance

Application opens for Federal COVID-19 benefits

April 6, 2020

Starting today, Canadians who have lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic can apply for the Canadian Emergency ...

In The News

CARP calls for mandatory RRIF withdrawals to be temporarily suspended

April 3, 2020

As markets decline, CARP members worry about outliving their savings due to mandatory RRIF withdrawals. In response to ...

Ageism

How to protect yourself against COVID-19 scams

April 2, 2020

While Canadians try their best to self-isolate and follow physical distancing protocols amid the COVID-19 crisis, a new ...

Health

Ontario emergency order could put seniors in long-term care at risk

March 30, 2020

CARP is deeply concerned that a recent emergency order by the Government of Ontario in response to COVID-19 could place ...

Health

Federal government pledges $9 million to support seniors during pandemic

March 30, 2020

COVID-19/coronavirus update: March 30, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more help is on the way for Canadian ...

Health

Federal government streamlines COVID-19 benefits program

March 26, 2020

COVID-19/coronavirus update: March 26, 2020 The federal government has streamlined the COVID-19 emergency benefits ...

Health

Ontario doubles Guaranteed Annual Income System for low income seniors

March 26, 2020

COVID-19/coronavirus update: March 26, 2020 Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips tabled an economic update at ...

Health

Strict new mandatory quarantine rules come into effect for returning Canadians

March 26, 2020

COVID-19/coronavirus update: March 26, 2020 Critical Update for Snowbirds The federal government is imposing strict, ...