CPP Posts

CARP’s Eng concerned about rise in senior poverty, supports enhanced CPP

December 5, 2013

“This is the first generation in which two thirds of working Canadians don’t have any access to a workplace ...

An Opinion on Enhancing the CPP

December 4, 2013

This November, Gary Hepworth, the chair or CARP Etobicoke, shared CARP's stance on CPP enhancement with the Islington ...

Younger Canadians Will Suffer the Most From This Failing System

November 28, 2013

CARP's VP of Advocacy, Susan Eng, recently had another opportunity to write a blog for the Huffington Post. Following ...

Seniors living in poverty on the rise in Canada, OECD says

November 27, 2013

Susan Eng, CARP's VP of Advocacy, recently sat down with the hosts of the Lang and O'Leary Show on CBC to discuss the ...

CANADIANS AGREE CPP MUST BE EXPANDED Boomers most worried, new poll shows

November 25, 2013

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2013 Toronto, ON: A new survey of Canadian ...

Why CPP Matters: Deconstructing Pension Reform

November 25, 2013

Susan Eng recently wrote a blog post deconstructing CPP reforms for the Huffington Post. This post details the benefits ...

Pension Reform Timeline: 2008 – Present

November 15, 2013

CARP has been advocating for pension reform since 2008, starting with a call for a national pension summit and for a ...

The Globe Debate, Point: ‘Big CPP’ at the young’s expense

November 15, 2013

Chronically low investment returns on inadequate saving are making more Canadians worry about retirement. Fair enough ...

The Globe Debate, Counterpoint: Ignore the ‘job-killing’ mantra. It’s time to expand CPP benefits

November 15, 2013

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty thinks that expanding Canada Pension Plan benefits might be a good idea, but just not ...

Ontario ready to act if Ottawa stalls on Canada Pension Plan

November 15, 2013

Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa says Ottawa is showing a lack of leadership and courage in its reluctance to ...