Finances Posts

Hobbled by debt, Quebec to table budget amid rising public anger

March 23, 2012

This article was published by The Globe and Mail on March 19th 2012.  To see this article and other related articles ...

Supreme Court decision disallows National Securities Regulator – Dashes hope for better investor protection

December 22, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 2011 CARP is disappointed with the Supreme Court decision to disallow National ...

Getting Real about Elder Abuse – avoiding bank account pitfalls

October 31, 2011

Helping a parent or spouse out with his or her banking is not as easy as it seems. For those living on the sunny side ...

Statement from Robert Ghiz, Leader of the Liberal Party of PEI

September 29, 2011

September 26th, 2011 Message to Carp Members : I am pleased to have the opportunity to share our party’s vision ...

Pitfalls with Parents: Financial Power of Attorney

July 29, 2011

Article By: Jasmine Sweatman, Partner, Sweatman Law FIrm Disclaimer: This article is not meant to be taken as a ...

Can we afford to retire? Is PRPP better than nothing or is nothing better?

July 25, 2011

Canadians are not saving enough for their retirement so government is going to help them. At least that’s what junior ...

Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments Releases List of Frequently-Seen Seniors Issues

June 24, 2011

For immediate release June 15, 2011: TORONTO – June is Seniors’ Month in Canada, a time to celebrate ...

Canada get new “plastic” currency

June 21, 2011

Many CARP members will remember when the Royal portrait on Canadian currency switched from the King to the Queen. Not ...

Canada get new "plastic" currency

June 21, 2011

Many CARP members will remember when the Royal portrait on Canadian currency switched from the King to the Queen. Not ...

Taxing Questions: What to Make of BC’s HST Debate

May 30, 2011

May 30th 2011: Wednesday, the BC government unveiled its plan to “fix” the HST and make it more palatable ...