In The News Posts

“Compromise” Generic Drug Plan Means British Columbians Pay More than Ontarians

July 12, 2010

CARP is calling for national access to well-priced generic drugs after the province of British Columbia announced ...

Living to 100 – Scientists discover 150 ‘Longevity Genes’

July 12, 2010

Determining your likelihood of living to 100 or beyond may soon be as simple as conducting a DNA test. American ...

BLOCKING PAIN, Part IV: Putting the mind “to sleep”

July 12, 2010

We will once again be fielding question for Dr. Mailis Gagon who is the Director of the Comprehensive Pain Program and ...

G8/G20 Economic Recovery Plans – Aging Populations and Pensions are Under Scrutiny

July 12, 2010

The recent G8/20 meetings in Toronto and Huntsville, Ontario are already infamous for the excessive budget expenses, ...

Fact Sheet on Affordable Housing

July 12, 2010

A good resource on FAQ on affordable housing, you may want to add a link: Read more 2. Support for Seniors, Persons ...

CARP Ageism, Consumer Packaging and Pension Reform Poll Report

July 12, 2010

To view detailed poll analysis complete with colour charts, please click here No Need for Ageism All our members ...

Find out what the next mayor will do to make Toronto the model of the Age Friendly City!

July 12, 2010

A CARP Mayoralty debate will be held with the 50plus School at the Chang School at Ryerson University. The debate ...

Politicians Waking up to CARP Agenda

July 12, 2010

The federal Minister of State (Seniors), Diane Ablonczy, has acknowledged what CARP has been saying for a long time: ...

Susan Eng and Dale Goldhawk talk Longevity and Mandatory Retirement

July 12, 2010

On Tuesday July 13th, an interview Susan Eng’s most recent exchange with Goldhawk will be available here. In ...

Scientists Criticize Study on Genetics of Old Age

July 12, 2010

Originally published in the New York Times July 9th, 2010. To go to the New York Times Website please click here A ...