April 2009 Archive Posts

CARP Backs Universal Pension to Cover Those Without Plans

April 23, 2009

The pension crisis has sparked calls for a universal pension plan to cover Canadian workers without employer-sponsored ...

Attention Canadians: It’s no too late to add your voice to our UPP survey!

April 23, 2009

We've just returned from Parliament Hill where our proposal for a Universal Pension Plan garnered a lot of attention. ...

Location clarification and Final Reminder for CARP Ottawa Chapter Meeting Tues Apr 28 2009, 7-9pm

April 21, 2009

Location Clarification and Final Reminder -Tuesday April 28th -Join us for our first Ottawa Chapter meeting! Please ...

Emergency Preparedness Week – May 3-9, 2009

April 21, 2009

72 hours…Is your family prepared? A major emergency – like a blackout or severe storm – can happen ...

Community Notice – Would you like to be a part of a Chapter?

April 20, 2009

We are inviting expressions of interest from members interested in taking on Chapter Executive Committee roles in ...

HALTON HAPPENINGS April 2009 Issue

April 19, 2009

Halton HAPPENINGS 16 Years + Growing April 2009 Issue (One of the leaders in Canada) Chapter Meetings to Go ...

Avalon Chapter Pre-Budget Submission

April 15, 2009

Pre-Budget Submission to the Minister of Finance Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Dr. Edgar ...

Ninety-one Percent of Caregivers financially and emotionally stressed, have other health problems or have taken time off work to provide care

April 13, 2009

CARP recently polled its members on the issue of caregiving. 90% of survey respondents have provided care for an older ...

Tax alert: Tax Prep Software could affect OAS Clawback

April 13, 2009

Pension Income Splitting has allowed many couples to reduce their combined income taxes but people should be aware that ...

Alberta Budget 2009

April 13, 2009

CARP notes the Failure to Deliver on Commitment Made to Review the Pharmaceutical Redesign Strategy. The ...