October 2010 Archive Posts

Elder abuse and investing – the background

October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010 Over the past ten years, I’ve been involved with reviewing the state of the investment industry ...

Caregiver's Diary: Driven To Distraction

October 22, 2010

In the aftermath of my Mother’s death, while awaiting her memorial service, my wife reported that problems had ...

Caveat Emptor: Ideas for an investor friendly financial industry in Canada

October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010 There is now consensus that Canada needs a major overhaul of its retirement income system. One of the ...

CARP Talks to Politicians – Politicians Talk back

October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010 – Advocating for issues that matter to all Canadians as we age requires talking directly to ...

Seniors' clout seen in Calgary vote

October 22, 2010

Originally published on the CBC News website on October 9th, 2010. To go to the CBC News website please click here One ...

Transcripts of CARP's Finance Committee Presentation

October 22, 2010

To read a Hansard Transcript that includes CARP's pre-budgdet presentation to the Federal Committee of Finance, please ...

Elder abuse and investing – the background

October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010 Over the past ten years, Ive been involved with reviewing the state of the investment industry and ...

The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce calls for changes to Canada's retirement savings system

October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010 A new senate report called Canadians Saving for their Future: A Secure Retirement has just been tabled ...

Financial Elder Abuse: A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010 Are you concerned about having enough money for your retirement? That could make you a prime target ...

CARP takes to The Hill – Event in Ottawa Brings Together CARP, Zoomer Media, Chapter Members, and Politicians

October 22, 2010

October 22, 2010 – Official advocacy business has brought CARP to Ottawa on many occasions, but an event co-hosted ...