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Throne For a Loop: Seniors ignored in throne speech

November 20, 2008

In an apparent rallying call for Canadians to meet the dire economic challenges ahead, the Conservative government's ...

CARP decries lack of relief and protection for pensioners in Throne Speech

November 19, 2008

TORONTO, ON: CARP chapters and retiree groups were disappointed to learn that no action was promised in the Throne ...

CARP North Shore Vancouver Chair Rhona Konnelly on CBC National

November 19, 2008

Rhonna Konnelly is CARP's North Shore Vancouver Chair. Last night she was featured on CBC National. Click here to hear ...

North Shore Vancouver Chair Rhona Konnelly on CBC National

November 19, 2008

Rhonna Konnelly is CARP's North Shore Vancouver Chair. Last night she was featured on CBC National. Click here to hear ...

CARP and Retiree Groups watching for government action on pensions in Throne Speech

November 18, 2008

TORONTO, ON: At 2 pm Wednesday November 19th, 2008, the Throne Speech will be read and CARP chapters and other retiree ...

CARP calls for relief for retirees and pension protection in Throne Speech

November 18, 2008

CARP chapters and other retiree groups will be watching on Wednesday to see if the government’s Throne Speech ...

Nova Scotia Premier Responds to Open Letter Concerning RRIFs

November 14, 2008

A more detailed response also came to CARP from the Nova Scotia Premier's Office. To read it, Click here. ...

Nova Scotia Premier’s Response to CARP’s open letter on RRIFs

November 14, 2008

The Nova Scotia Premier's office also sent CARP a response to its open letter concerning RRIFs. To read it, click ...

Time to set free the RRIFs

November 14, 2008

The stock-market crash has provided more fuel for the argument that Ottawa needs to give retirees a break on forced ...

Relief from RRIF rules good way to help seniors

November 12, 2008

Canada's older people, hard hit by the market meltdown, don't want to deplete their savings prematurely. They want ...