CARP on Parliament Hill for OAS Roundable
Delaying OAS Hits Hardest Where it’s Needed Most
Just as news broke of the federal government’s plans to change the age eligibility for OAS from 65 to 67, CARP went to Ottawa to voice our opposition at a pre-budget consultation hosted by Liberal Pensions critic, Judy Sgro. Our message was the same as our recently launched campaign to protect OAS for current and future seniors, “Hands off OAS.”
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OAS "Just the Facts" - Backgrounder
what you should know about the OAS
The following CARP policy backgrounder outlines the arguments and provides answers. Read more
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CARP at OAS Rountable
full video available
CARP joined a panel of pension experts, politicians and NGOs to discuss OAS and the Canadian Pension system. Hear all the arguments made by watching a video of the discussion. Read more
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Minister Nicholson Announces New Penalties for Elder Abuse
CARP Video
ZoomerNews’ Libby Znaimer covers Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson’s elder abuse announcement and CARP’s reaction. Read more
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Rae and Eng on OAS Cuts
Video
CARP Vice President Susan Eng, speaks with interim Liberal leader, Bob Rae about proposed Old Age Security cuts. Read more
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Seniors issues emerge as a policy priority for federal government
CARP's advocacy is featured prominently in The Hill Times special report on federal seniors policy
The federal government has been hard at work assuring the public that it supports the country’s growing population of seniors, and has taken significant steps to consult with seniors on policy issues. When it comes to pension reform though, the Conservatives aren’t open to suggestions.
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Conservatives must look east to sell OAS changes
interactive map: where are OAS recipients concentrated?
As the Conservatives get set to wage war on Old Age Security, data obtained by Global News shows a higher proportion of Canadians in the eastern provinces rely on the benefit. Nearly 15 per cent of all Canadians living in Ontario or east receive OAS benefits, compared to 13 per cent of those living west of Ontario, according to data showing the number of seniors receiving OAS benefits by postal code.
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Patient-based hospital funding coming to Ontario
Ontario government picks up CARP proposal
Ontario’s Liberals are moving ahead with changes that will affect the way most Ontario hospitals are funded.
Starting in April, the province will begin reimbursing 91 hospitals for the care they provide, rather than providing only lump sum payments. Read more
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Protecting Seniors
CARP supports exacerbated sentencing but says more is needed
The federal government’s plan to introduce tougher sentences for those convicted of elder abuse has prompted a debate about whether that’s the best way to deal with the problem. Read more
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Tories want tougher penalties for crimes against the elderly
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson unveiled legislation Thursday imposing tougher sentences for crimes against the elderly – a fast growing demographic increasingly targeted by violence and abuse. Read more
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Federal government set to introduce stiffer sentences for elder abuse
this article was published by several dozen news outlets from accross Canada
The federal government is set to introduce tougher sentences for those convicted of elder abuse.
The Canadian Press has learned that Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and seniors minister Alice Wong are to announce amendments to the Criminal Code on Thursday in Toronto. Read more
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NDP, Conservatives table bills aimed at boosting seniors’ quality of life
NDP pitches automatic enrolment for GIS
Both the NDP and the Conservatives tabled separate bills Thursday aimed at improving the qualify of life for seniors.
The NDP proposed legislation that would automatically register seniors for the guaranteed income supplement.
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Expert on aging teams with bank on ‘life transition’
CARP advises consumers to take note of potential profit motive
Early in her consulting career as a social worker and expert on aging, Amy D’Aprix looked after her ailing parents. It was a personal experience that would set the stage for her personable approach to helping others figure out how to prepare and cope with getting older. Read more
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Elder Abuse Criminal Code Provision is a Great First Step… Now What’s Next?
CARP campaign for elder abuse bill met with success
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson hoisted the issue of elder abuse into the media spotlight with his bill to increase sentencing for elder abuse convictions. Having a senior minister of the Crown telling Canadians that a largely hidden crime is a public offence will put the issue on the front burner of public policy and start the conversation around the country about what needs to be done to eradicate this scourge and more important, what individuals can and should do if they or people close to them are facing abuse. Read more
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Pension Reform and OAS Poll Report
CARP members not buying government's rationale for OAS cutbacks
CARP members are equally likely to believe the individual has the primary responsibility for his or her retirement security as they are to believe this is equally the responsibility of the individual and the state. Read more
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Measures Every Investor Should Take Before Investing or Selecting and Advisor
Warning signs to look out for and questions you should ask
The financial professional you select is very important for several reasons. You’ll want to investigate thoroughly before doing business with a financial professional or firm that has a history of complaints or problems with regulators. Also, you should know that if your financial professional or his or her firm goes out of business or declares bankruptcy, you might not be able to recover your money—even if an arbitrator or a court rules in your favor. Read more
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Demise of the National Securities Regulator and OBSI
the Supreme Court's ruling against the NSR dashed hopes of enhanced investor protection, now what?
Recent news from the banking and investment world suggests that finding yourself on the wrong side of a financial dispute will become increasingly problematic.
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CARP’s New Vision for Aging at Home
New policy brief and backgrounder
CARP is calling for a new vision for aging at home that addresses the diversity of needs and challenges that Canadians may experience that also contributes towards building a sustainable healthcare system. Read more
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CARP welcomes Stiffer Sentencing for Elder Abuse; Bill Introduced by Minister of Justice
CARP press release
CARP welcomes the introduction of a Bill changing the Criminal Code to increase sentencing for elder abuse convictions and calls on the provinces to follow the federal lead to increase resources for detection, investigation, prosecution and victim services. Read more
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CARP Action Leads to Change in Elder Abuse Laws
CARP elder abuse annoucement media compendium
CARP played a central role in first asking for the amendment for stiffer punishment for elder abuse, getting the election promise from all parties and now the Bill. Note that other groups actually oppose the measure as not being enough or being the wrong priority. Read more
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Ask the Doctor: A lost battle in our War on Pain
Dr. Mailis discusses the implications of the discontinuation of Oxycontin
Recent changes plunged a large number of people into chaos: physicians who do not know what to do, legitimate patients who take this drug with good pain control, and addicts who take it to get “high.” Read more
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Caregiver’s Diary: Spring Is Here
I went to see my 88 year old widowed father at Serenity Towers, his rather splendid retirement home in Niagara. He’s getting along better there, although he still complains of deadly boredom (this in spite of being invited to join several rather rigourous bridge tables). When he’s bored he drinks. And when he drinks, he falls. Read more
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Fiduciary Bonds
Most people know the importance of having someone look after their financial statements, both in life and after. To ensure that our wishes are upheld when we are no longer ourselves, someone else must do it for us. The question is who? Read more
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Hobbled by debt, Quebec to table budget amid rising public anger
Bumpy road lays ahead
If there is one message Quebec Finance Minister Raymond Bachand will deliver to voters in Tuesday’s budget, it is that the province’s public finances are under control and the government is on target to eliminate the deficit by the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Read more
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Quebec Offers PRPP Leadership?
All the details on the new Quebec budget's pension provisions
I’m actually in full agreement with the critics, Quebec already has a pension plan, QPP, and its assets are managed by Quebec’s large pension fund, la Caisse de dépôt et placemens du Québec. Another option would have been to create a new fund (modeled after the Caisse) to manage the retirement savings of these self-employed workers. Read more
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Third Time’s a Charm for Cutbacks to Pensions?
Leo Kolivakis has all the details
As far as Ottawa MPs, their snouts have been in the pension trough for far too long. On top of getting generous benefits, their pension plan dips directly into public coffers every quarter, effectively shielding it from market dislocations. Sweet deal, makes you wonder why all Canadians don’t have such gold plated pensions. Read more
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Shades of grey: Are employers ready for workers in their 80s?
Chapter Chairs in the media
Murray Etherington and his wife envisioned a “glorious retirement,” with dinners on the town, exotic cruises and visits overseas with friends. Read more
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CARP Sudbury Meets with Andrea Horwath
mini field report
Andrea Horwath, Ontario provincial NDP leader met with a number of concerned Sudburians recently to hear their health care concerns. Patricia (Pat) A. Douglas, CARP Sudbury chair, was one of these people. Read more
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