Helping New Brunswick get high-dose flu vaccine
See interview on Global TV NB here: https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/a014a4b0-00dc-11ea-b60d-0242ac110004/?jwsource=cl A Canadian seniors group is calling for better access to high dose flu vaccines in New Brunswick. “New Brunswick has one of […]
‘Silver Alert’ for missing elderly reinforces stereotypes
Across the country, advocates are wary of how effective the system might be 2019-11-02 11:27am. By Victoria Walton A program called Silver Alert Canada, similar to AMBER Alert for missing […]
Flu Vaccine in Short Supply
This should not have occurred! CARP NS contacted the Provincial Government in July expressing our concern about the expected “worse than usual” flu expected this year. We were assured that […]
CARP Fights Transit Fare Increase
CARP Fights Transit Fare Increase CARP NS Took Great Exception to the Suggestion that Transit Fares in Halifax be Raised 64% Bill VanGorder CARP NS wrote the following letter to […]
Flu Season Predictions Dire
Flu Season Predictions Dire – letter to Health Minister from CARPS CARP NS Letter To The Minister Of Health Re The Impending Flu Season. Here is a copy of a […]
New Halifax Transit fare structure – unfair to seniors?
New Halifax Transit fare structure would be unfair to seniors In its proposal to change fare structures, Halifax Transit wanted to eliminate the senior category altogether, in favour of one […]
Seniors group unhappy with proposed Transit fee hikes
Seniors group unhappy with proposed Halifax Transit fee hikes: Carolyn Ray – CBC News Proposal would see seniors pay a dollar more a trip and monthly pass increase $24.50 as […]
Federal Budget a Win for Canada’s Seniors
March 19, 2019 – Ottawa — CARP, Canada’s largest advocacy organization for older adults, is applauding the federal government for investing in the financial security of our seniors in today’s […]
CARP Asks Feds to Protect Defined Benefit Pensions
April 2019: New mini tool-kit available for consumers to use when advocating for pension protection and improved financial measures for older Canadians. While CARP was supportive of the inclusions of […]
CARP calls for immediate action for investor protection
CARP calls for immediate action for investor protection How much money do I need to retire comfortably? Will I outlive my savings? Can I afford this purchase? These are the […]