December 2012 Archive Posts

Public service unions not entitled to pension surplus: Supreme Court

December 20, 2012

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled federal employees aren’t entitled to any of the $28-billion ...

Bell Canada forced to Justify Fees for Paperless Bill – stay on the line!

December 20, 2012

The potent combination of customer complaints and advocacy by CARP and other groups, is bringing much needed attention ...

CARP Trip January 23rd – First of a Series

December 20, 2012

CARP - MISSISSAUGA MOTOR COACH TOUR to NIAGARA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2013 Wednesday, January 23rd - New Year's ...

Will the Indalex Insolvency Case Impact Pensioners’ Rights

December 20, 2012

Understanding Indalex As we patiently await the release of the Indalex Supreme Court of Canada decision, I have been ...

Uphill Battle – Protecting Retirees in Bankrupt and Under-Funded Pension Plans

December 20, 2012

December 20, 2012 – Attempts to protect pensions in cases of bankruptcy and under-funded pension plans have yet to ...

Where are we with Age-Friendly Cities?

December 20, 2012

December 20, 2012 – CARP has long advocated for Age-Friendly Cities (AFCs), a concept conceived by the World Health ...

Senate Report Recommends Canada Improve Clinical Drug Trials

December 20, 2012

December 20, 2012 - The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology released a report ...

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & MESSAGE

December 20, 2012

  The Winnipeg East CARP Chapter #53,  held an very enjoyable Christmas luncheon on Wednesday December 12th., ...

Flaherty says economy still too weak to boost Canada Pension Plan

December 19, 2012

OTTAWA - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is re-introducing options for enriching Canada's primary pension plan, but ...

CPP debate delay wins no big supporters

December 19, 2012

Canada's Finance Minister Jim Flaherty pushed back a decision about potentially boosting the country's main public ...