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Minister of State for Seniors Alice Wong Addresses OAS Issue

February 10, 2012

Click here to see a PDF copy of Minister Wong's letter to CARP Letter to CARP members: I know many seniors have been ...

A Message to CARP Members from the Canadian Labour Congress

February 10, 2012

The Prime Minister wants to raise the age at which people can collect the Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed ...

St. John’s-Avalon Chapter Annual Report 2011

February 10, 2012

CARP St. John’s-Avalon Chapter 2012 Annual General Meeting Annual Report CARP (www.carp.ca) is a national, ...

Let’s debate OAS based on fact, not perception

February 10, 2012

This article was published by the Globe and Mail  on February 6th 2012.  To see this article and other related ...

Susan Eng on Global’s the West Block

February 10, 2012

On January 29th 2012, Susan Eng was invited to provide expert testimony on the Harper Government's controversial new ...

NDP Federal Pension Critic Wayne Marston’s Letter to CARP

February 9, 2012

Click here to see a PDF copy of the official letter sent to CARP by Wayne Marston.  Contents are as ...

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May Weighs in on the OAS Debate

February 9, 2012

There are few issues as close to our core values as pensions.  We have universal health care and its place as a core ...

Targeting lower-income seniors

February 9, 2012

This article was published by Straight Goods News on January 31st 2012.  To see this article and other related ...

Tax Tips for Zoomers

February 9, 2012

April 30 is the deadline for filing those 2011 tax returns? Are you getting all the deductions you should be getting? ...

Tips for Living: Your Yearly “Check-up”

February 9, 2012

Once a year, it’s a good idea to check and update your important documents and other information. Now that you’ve ...