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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 27, 2024

Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There were 140 federally run ...

President’s Message – National Seniors Day 2024

September 27, 2024

Hello and happy National Seniors Day. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons, CARP, was founded in 1984 as the ...

National Seniors Day 2024 – Premiers’ Messages

September 26, 2024

Dear CARP Members, We are thrilled to share that Premiers from across the country have responded to CARP’s request ...

BC NDP Responds to the CARP 5

September 25, 2024

For the provincial election on October 19, CARP has created a five point list of key issues, which are central to BC's ...

Waive Mandatory RRIF Withdrawals: CARP and Others Allied in Call for Change

September 18, 2024

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) has been calling on the government to waive mandatory RRIF ...

CARP’s Campaign to Protect Old Age Security (OAS) for Seniors

September 13, 2024

Summary Old Age Security (OAS) is a cornerstone of financial stability for Canadian seniors. However, CARP warns ...

We Must Tackle Critical Shortage of Nurses and PSWs Now!

September 12, 2024

Summary Canada’s healthcare system, long revered for its universal access and quality of care, is now at risk of ...

CARP’s Fight for Pension Income Splitting Saving Seniors Billions

September 12, 2024

CARP’s Role in Securing and Defending Pension Income Splitting for Canadian Seniors Summary Pension income ...

CARP’s Fight for the Canada Pension Plan

September 12, 2024

CARP’s Role in the Creation, Enhancement, and Protection of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) The Canadian Association ...

Why a Home Equity Tax is Unfair and Ineffective

September 11, 2024

Alberta-based CPA, Nizam Shajani weighs in: The recent discussions around a potential home equity tax have sparked ...