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Welcome to the special year end edition of CARP Action Online
We will be back with you next year but until then, we have included a special pre-budgetary consultation poll. Make your voice heard by telling us about your priorities!
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Pre-Budget Consultations – have your say!
The turmoil that has gripped the world economy challenges all governments to take bold action – action that cannot wait for political transitions to happen at their usual pace. The usual processes of pre-budget consultations have now been telescoped.
Have your say by taking a minute to fill out the CARP member pre-budget consultation survey below.Read more.
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It’s Not If….
it’s when you will be a family caregiver; now is the time to speak out for family caregivers
“Family caregivers” provide care and assistance for family members and friends who are in need of support because of age, illness or disability. It is vital that caregivers are supported, recognized and protected in order to enable Canadians to choose to live and age independently, with dignity and safety at home in their communities. Read more.
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CARP weighs in on Ontario Budget
The recent economic downturn has forced many Canadians over the age of 45 into difficult financial circumstances. People planning to retire have seen their retirement portfolios devastated. And those who have already reached retirement have taken a severe financial hit, with little chance to recoup the losses.
CARP submitted strong recommendations to Ontario’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, to convince the Liberal government to include measures in their 2009 Budget that address the financial security of the province’s older, hard-hit residents. Read more.
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CARP Action readers weigh in on the recent Market Turmoil
http://www.carp.ca/advocacy/adv-article-display.cf...
We were pleased that 568 of you completed our recent survey on how secure and confident you feel about your retirement income. Nearly 96% of those who responded were over 55 and nearly 79% were retired so the questions were very relevant. Most of you are clearly worried about being able to live comfortably in retirement, and that spurs us to more advocacy on your behalf. Read more.
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Ask the Expert!
Welcome to CARP Action Online’s latest feature: Ask the Expert! The first expert we will introduce is Nancy Woods, an Associate Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor who works for RBC Dominion Securities. She has agreed to answer your finance questions. Send us your finance questions toaskanexpert@carp.ca and they will be forwarded to Nancy. We will post some of the more representative questions and answers. In this week’s column, Nancy provides you with a step by step guide to getting your finances in order so you can relax in the New Year.Read more.
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