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Survey results: CARP members speak out on government inaction in long-term care

April 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on serious inadequacies in the long-term care system—a critical issue that ...

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 ...

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CARP condemns lack of preparation ahead of pandemic’s arrival in long-term care

April 15, 2020

We have a crisis in long-term care in Canada. CARP has long advocated for government action to safeguard our ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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COVID-19: Financial help for seniors

March 26, 2020

Many of our Members have expressed concern over the financial hardships they are experiencing, or are worried they will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...