H1N1 Poll Analysis
Most Readers Agree that the Federal Government’s “hands-off” approach might be to blame for poor handling of H1N1 immunization campaign but this will not change their vote.Read more
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The H1N1 Vaccine and Canadians Over 65: We Asked for You
We received a lot of inquiries from members perturbed about the initial exclusion of those over 65 from the priority groups. Let them know if you're satisfied with their answer.Read more
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Election Issues Poll Report
The polls this summer and fall showed that gap between the two major parties had narrowed so much that the governing Conservatives could be close to forming a majority if an election were held now. We asked readers what was the one true election issue that could put thme over the top. Here's what you said: Read more
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Elder Abuse: Failing to Provide the Necessities of Life if a Crime
by Lisa Romano, Staff Lawyer, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Section 215 of the Criminal Code of Canada says an offence is committed if an individual fails to provide necessaries of life to a person under his or her charge if that person is “unable, by reason of detention, age, illness, mental disorder or other cause, to withdraw himself from that charge, and is unable to provide himself with the necessaries of life.” Read more
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Art Defying Ageism: The Last Taboo Exhibit
THE LAST TABOO exhibit mounted in conjunction with the ZoomerShow and curated by Moses Znaimer himself was a big hit earlier this month. The title of the exhibit derives from Moses’ attempt to tackle what he considers society’s “last taboo”: Aging. Read more
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Respect for Wisdom: Affirmations
Young multimedia artists Patrick Struys and Joshua Barndt were inspired to create this multimedia series by conversations with their grandmothers. Read more
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UPP Gaining Momentum with Provinces
There is growing recognition of the need for a large, affordable and accessible plan that will provide Canadians who have no workplace pension plans with additional coverage beyond the current CPP maximum. Alberta Minister of Finance Iris Evans has been very vocal in her support for such a plan.Read more
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Harmonized Sales Tax: Ontario, B.C. and Manitoba Updates
Taxation was the talk around towns in British Columbia and Ontario after the governments of both provinces announced their plans to harmonize their provincial sales tax with the federal GST. Read more
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After the government of Ontario introduced enabling legislation for the HST we gave politicians from all three parties the opportunity to comment on the bill. Here are the responses that we received:
Ontario Minister of Revenue on the HST
Our tax changes are about helping Ontarians by creating almost 600,000 additional jobs and putting more money in their pockets through tax breaks and credits. We are permanently cutting income taxes for some 93% of Ontarians. Read more
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Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath on the HST
The premier likes to pretend he’s listening, just as he likes to pretend that this tax won’t hurt Ontario families and seniors. Unfortunately for Mr. McGuinty, the people just aren’t buying it. Read more
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Six things you should know about the HST
by Lisa McLeod
We asked MPP Lisa MacLeod’s office for commentary on the HST and at press time they provided us with this article. It was initially published in the National Post on November 19th 2009.Read more
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More employers rethink retirement plans
Fifty-nine per cent of employers are likely to reassess their retirement and pension programs by the end of this year as the onus for retirement savings shifts away from companies and onto the shoulders of workers, say experts. Read more
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Chronic Pain: The Elephant in the room that no one wants to see
by Doctor Mailis-Gagnon
Based on the questions asked and interest shown by the readers, I would like now to venture exploring with you other issues relating to “chronic pain” (a subset of which is neuropathic pain we discussed in the previous 6 columns).Read more
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FAQ: Hearing Aids
by Ruth Lawy, Hearing Instrument Specialist
The ear is a complicated organ, but the good news is that the technology for a variety of hearing devices is continually improving. But, sometimes it takes time to get exactly the right aid; and it takes patience – on the part of both the patient and the dispenser – to get the right one, and the precise adjustment needed.Read more
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Are you/is your care recipient receiving proper nutrition?
We have found these ten warning signs that an older person might be receiving poor nutrition to be a helpful resource. Read more
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Offences Under the Residential Tenancies Act
by Lisa Romano, Staff Lawyer for the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Do you know what to do or who to call if your rights are being violated under the Residential Tenancies Act? Read more
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George Carlin on aging: Enjoy the Ride there Is No Return Ticket
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. Read more
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