#cdnseniors Posts

Waive Mandatory RRIF Withdrawals: CARP and Others Allied in Call for Change

September 18, 2024

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) has been calling on the government to waive mandatory RRIF ...

CARP Serves as Witness in House of Commons re: Pharmacare Act

May 28, 2024

A key part of CARP’s advocacy involves taking part in legislative processes, in which new laws, regulations and ...

Spotlight on Home Care in Canada

June 30, 2023

Would you be able to age in place if you wanted to? While there is much that could be improved upon in Canada’s ...

Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health Survey

May 29, 2023

Help build awareness about social isolation and loneliness among older Canadians The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ ...

Spotlight on Ending Mandatory Minimum RRIF Withdrawals

May 2, 2023

RRSPs have been described as a bucket in which your funds accumulate, and an RRIF as a bucket with a tap from which ...

May 1-7 is Mental Health Week

May 2, 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) shines a light on mental health during the week of  May 1-7. “While ...

CARP Celebrates Landmark Legislation for Canadian Pensioners

April 19, 2023

CARP is celebrating a historic victory for the protection of Canadian pensioners. Bill C-228, An Act to amend the ...

How Does the 2023 Budget Impact Older Canadians?

April 4, 2023

The Federal budget was tabled on March 28, 2023. While the federal budget receives significant attention, there are ...

How CARP Fights for Your Financial Security

April 4, 2023

Time and time again, CARP members refer to their financial security as a leading concern, often prioritizing over ...

Why Does Canada Allow Gag Orders on Vulnerable Investors?

February 26, 2023

Older Canadians rely on their life savings.  So, what happens when someone trusts a financial advisor or institution ...