Seniors Posts

CARP supports Universal Design Innovation

October 9, 2009

"Inclusion is a process of identifying, understanding and breaking down barriers to participation and belonging." ...

Age-Friendly Programs in British Columbia

October 9, 2009

In June White Rock Chapter Chair Bruce Bird represented CARP at the Active Aging Symposium sponsored by the BC ...

Living by Design: Michael Graves Looks at Improving Home Health Products

October 8, 2009

For internationally renowned architect and designer Michael Graves, bad design is painful. Seriously. Three years ago, ...

Everyone Benefits From Age-Friendly Cities

October 8, 2009

Municipal leaders are in the spotlight less often than provincial and federal counterparts yet city services affect ...

Susan Eng on Inclusive Cities: “You have to shape behaviour to succeed in changing attitudes”

October 8, 2009

The Toronto Star hosted a panel discussion on cities and income disparity last Tuesday evening at the Toronto ...

Susan Eng on Inclusive Cities: “You have to shape behaviour to succeed in changing attitudes”

October 8, 2009

The Toronto Star hosted a panel discussion on cities and income disparity last Tuesday evening at the Toronto ...

Pension bill and political loyalty will not change: Dhalla

October 7, 2009

October 8 2009 A Brampton politician's attempt to change the pension act is now drawing opposition from members of her ...

Bill C-428: An Act to Amend OAS, NDP Response

September 28, 2009

Bill C 428 All Canadian citizens should be treated equally and have the same rights to all universal programs, such as ...

Bill C-428 An Act to Amend Old Age Security, Ruby Dhalla’s Statement

September 28, 2009

No senior in Canada should be left to live in poverty. The Conference Board of Canada reports that 6% of seniors in ...

Bill 428: An Act to Amend OAS, Government of Canada Response

September 28, 2009

Our government does not support this bill. In order to qualify for OAS, there is a 10 year residency requirement after ...