Campaign: Vaccines Posts

CARP commends federal government for addressing seniors in Throne Speech

September 23, 2020

CARP, on behalf of its over 320,000 members across Canada, commends the Government for including seniors in Gov. Gen. ...

CARP writes to PM urging seniors-first approach to planning

September 15, 2020

This week, CARP wrote to Prime Minister Trudeau ahead of key meetings to plan Canada's next steps in responding to the ...

BC bolsters flu vaccinations ahead of second COVID-19 wave

September 10, 2020

The Government of British Columbia is making an investment of $1.6 billion to strengthen their preventative health ...

New study shows seasonal vaccinations ward off dementia

August 6, 2020

Research presented at this year's Alzheimer’s Association International Conference showed a strong correlation ...

CARP’s 2021 Federal Budget Submission

July 14, 2020

CARP has made our submission for the 2021 federal pre-budget consultations, ensuring older adults are well represented ...

CARP Nova Scotia Chapter writes to Health Minister calling for high-dose flu vaccine

July 8, 2020

On July 6th, CARP's Nova Scotia Chapter wrote to the province's Health Minister with a clear message: fund the ...

Alberta funds high-dose flu vaccine for seniors in care settings

June 17, 2020

For the first time ever, the Government of Alberta is funding the best-in-class flu vaccination for seniors in care ...

CARP connects members in BC with Seniors Advocate in virtual meeting

May 27, 2020

On May 26th, CARP hosted a virtual meeting for its Chapters in BC, welcoming special guest Isobel Mackenzie (provincial ...

CARP calls for fully-funded vaccines for seniors across Canada

May 8, 2020

Coverage of the best-in-class vaccines that protect seniors against the 'Big 3' illnesses (flu, shingles and pneumonia) ...