In The News Posts

International Day of Older Persons

October 3, 2009

On International Older Persons Day, CARP urges Canadians to take stock of the opportunities and challenges of an aging ...

CARP approved tour of China Presentation

October 1, 2009

Join us on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. at the Victoria Inn (Arthur St). for the Canadian launch of the new CARP ...

On the Road

September 29, 2009

St. John’s is a good place to start the process of taking our Advocacy message on the road and getting feedback ...

Is Your Personal Safety at Risk? CARP Works to Protect You from Unqualified Gas Technicians and Personal Support Workers

September 28, 2009

In mid-September the Toronto Star uncovered some shocking facts about phony credentials that could be putting your ...

Neuropathic pain treatments: Medicines other than conventional drugs

September 28, 2009

Editor's Note: Dr Mailis-Gagnon will be writing for CARP Action Online on a semi-regular basis. Should you have any ...

CARP’s Open Letter to Ruby Dhalla re: Bill C-428

September 28, 2009

We have received numerous e-mails about Ruby Dhalla’s Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-428, an Act to Amend ...

CARP GST Harmonization Poll: September 14, 2009

September 28, 2009

Members strongly oppose harmonization of the GST with provincial sales taxes and only a minority think it is good for ...

Bill C-428: An Act to Amend OAS, NDP Response

September 28, 2009

Bill C 428 All Canadian citizens should be treated equally and have the same rights to all universal programs, such as ...

Bill C-428 An Act to Amend Old Age Security, Ruby Dhalla’s Statement

September 28, 2009

No senior in Canada should be left to live in poverty. The Conference Board of Canada reports that 6% of seniors in ...

Tell your MPs how you want them to vote on the Liberals non-confidence motion

September 28, 2009

Tell your MPs how you want them to vote on the Liberals’ non-confidence motion which was tabled today and will ...