December 2008 Archive Posts

PowerUp a Clean Economy

December 16, 2008

While a global recession has recently captivated public and media attention, another, perhaps evenmore pressing ...

Boom and bust for the silent generation

December 16, 2008

Life started hard for those born in 1938. Then it got better and stayed that way for a long, long time. Born at the end ...

CARP urges “hands off” strategy so seniors can gain better control of their savings and their lives

December 16, 2008

December 16, 2008 CARP urges hands off strategy so seniors can gain better control of their savings and their lives ...

Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

December 15, 2008

On December 4th 2008, Susan Eng presented her pre-budgetary consultation submission to Government of Ontario Standing ...

It’s not if….it’s when you will be a family caregiver; now is the time to speak out for family caregivers

December 12, 2008

Caring for family is not new. Our society assumes, and in fact expects, that families and/or friends will provide the ...

Pre-Budget Consultations – have your say

December 12, 2008

The turmoil that has gripped the world economy challenges all governments to take bold action – action that ...

CARP Readers weigh in on their retirement savings during there trying economic times

December 12, 2008

The majority of CARP Action Online readers agree that they are at least confident that they will have enough funds to ...

Ask the Expert!

December 12, 2008

Welcome to CARP Action Online’s newest feature: Ask an Expert! The first expert we will introduce is Nancy Woods, ...

CARP weighs in on Ontario budget

December 12, 2008

The recent economic downturn has forced many Canadians over the age of 45 into difficult financial circumstances. ...

The Canada Revenue Agency Facilitates the Use by Taxpayers of Tax Measures Proposed in the 2008 Economic and Fiscal Statement

December 12, 2008

The Canada Revenue Agency Facilitates the Use by Taxpayers of Tax Measures Proposed in the 2008 Economic and Fiscal ...