In The News Posts

Ask an Expert: Status of Aging Diseases

November 15, 2013

As of 2013, we can neither cure nor prevent a single age-related disease. Even at our absolute best – and then ...

The Globe Debate, Point: ‘Big CPP’ at the young’s expense

November 15, 2013

Chronically low investment returns on inadequate saving are making more Canadians worry about retirement. Fair enough ...

The Globe Debate, Counterpoint: Ignore the ‘job-killing’ mantra. It’s time to expand CPP benefits

November 15, 2013

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty thinks that expanding Canada Pension Plan benefits might be a good idea, but just not ...

Ontario ready to act if Ottawa stalls on Canada Pension Plan

November 15, 2013

Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa says Ottawa is showing a lack of leadership and courage in its reluctance to ...

Seniors' 911 calls cut in half by weekly paramedics visits

November 15, 2013

Several years ago, paramedics in Deep River, Ont., came to the realization that most of their 911 emergency calls ...

Last meeting for 2013

November 14, 2013

Our October meeting was a success and now it is time for the third meeting of the Fall season which will be the last ...

Expanded CPP is a good idea – but not right now, Flaherty says

November 14, 2013

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is describing an expanded Canada Pension Plan as a “payroll tax,” but says he can ...

Investment industry ‘threatened’ by potential overhaul, advocate says

November 14, 2013

The publication of a legal analysis commissioned by two investment industry groups, which suggests Canada is equal to ...

Need for CPP enhancement now is Urgent

November 14, 2013

Evidence for CPP expansion now is overwhelming Contrary to the Fraser Institute’s position on expansion of the CPP ...

Act Now on CPP: CARP Open Letter to Finance Ministers, CARP Poll

November 14, 2013

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2013 Toronto, ON: As Canada’s Finance Minsters get set ...