July 2009 Archive Posts

Man faces elder abuse charges: First mother, then sister found malnourished

July 16, 2009

Many of Andrew Jones's neighbours thought he lived alone in Lawrence Heights – until Tuesday, when paramedics ...

Presentation on Poverty before the Federal Standing Committee on Social Development, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA)

July 16, 2009

June 9, 2009 -Click here to a transcripts of Susan Eng's presentation on poverty before the Federal Standing Committee ...

How a Committee Presentation and Your Letters Made All the Difference

July 16, 2009

On Tuesday June 9th we had the opportunity to present before the Federal Standing Committee on Social Development, ...

The Patients Doctors Don’t Know

July 16, 2009

As they do every July, hospitals across America are welcoming new interns, fresh from medical school graduation. Given ...

Securities watchdog won’t say if locals hurt in ponzi scheme

July 16, 2009

The provincial securities regulator is being tight-lipped about the case of a missing Montreal businessman who is ...

Critic frustrated by slow pace of pension reform

July 12, 2009

OTTAWA — Susan Eng says she is one in a growing wave of frustrated Canadians wondering why the federal ...

Tax breaks key to Canadian retirement plans: poll

July 11, 2009

Almost half of Canadians think the best way the government can support aging people planning for their retirement is to ...

Free Senior Caregiver Bootcamp, July 9th

July 6, 2009

Okay, so you're caring for a senior parent or partner, or will be in the future...now what? CAREGIVER BOOT CAMP ...

CARP calls for relief for retirees and better protection of pensions

July 3, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2009 CARP calls for relief for retirees and better protection of pensions Ottawa, ...

Safe Summer Tips for Vacationing with an Older Family Member

July 2, 2009

Summer is here which usually means extreme heat and smog alerts which is a concern to many of us in cities across ...