Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
Registration:
8
of
25
(2023-06-07
to
2023-06-14)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- To coordinate committee submissions relevant to Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023
- To coordinate meeting related to programs and policies related to the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) mandate including CARP calls for mandatory RRIF withdrawals to be waived; that the government boost Old Age Security (“OAS”) by 10% for people 65 to 74 and that the government increase the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) Survivor Benefit by 25% for people 65 and older—from 60% to 75% and remove the benefit ceiling that negatively impacts a surviving spouse.
- To coordinate meetings between Senators and Members of Parliament related to Budget 2023 and relevant policies.
- To discuss the potential new federal - provincial healthcare agreement as it may relate to older Canadians.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- To discuss an extension of the policy permitting International Students to work additional hours off campus as it relates to the homecare labour market
- To discuss the SOCI report, released by the Senate of Canada on May 11, 2023, as it relates to older Canadians and seniors on the matter of Bill C-22.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Coordinate meetings related to the amendments to Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit Act and the subsequent, anticipated Bill C-22 regulatory phase.
Policies or Program
- Discuss the 2023 CARP advocacy and policy plan priorities with relevant officials in Q3/Q4 2023.
- Lead and coordinate meetings related to seniors and older Canadians health and wellness.