CanAge urges federal government to reinstate lost GIS for low income seniors who claimed CERB

On August 11th, CanAge wrote to the federal government urging them to consider the eligibility for GIS to be based on pre-CERB tax years to avoid disqualification for the supplement. Many low income seniors are finding themselves without their GIS after claiming CERB (following the government’s own advice) in the early part of the pandemic. […]

CanAge writes to federal party leaders demanding pension protection

Today, CanAge wrote letters to all federal party leaders on the critical issue of protection for Canadian pensioners. We have been strongly advocating in support of Bill C-253, which seeks to safeguard defined benefit pensions by addressing the unfairness of current bankruptcy laws, which has yet to be passed. Pension protection is a serious concern […]

Know the Signs of Senior Financial Abuse

Join FCNB and CanAge for a FREE webinar about Senior Financial Abuse. Learn how New Brunswickers can protect themselves and their older loved ones from financial abuse and exploitation. When: June 14, 2021, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ADT

CanAge works with federal Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology to protect pensioners

On June 8th, CanAge presented to the federal Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology on the topic of better protections for Canadian pensioners. Specifically, we asked them to support Bill C-253, which safeguards defined benefit pensions by addressing the unfairness of current bankruptcy laws. Learn more about the Bill and how you can help. […]

CanAge joins Ontario Securities Commission’s expert committee

CanAge has been appointed to the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2021-2022 term. The role of this committee is to advise OSC staff on securities-related policy, operational, education and outreach activities of the OSC that are designed to meet the needs of Ontario’s older investors. Economic Security is a […]

CanAge urges federal leaders to protect pensioners

On May 11, we sent letters to key federal government officials urging them to vote in support of Bill C-253, which safeguards defined benefit pensions by addressing the unfairness of current bankruptcy laws. Protecting pensioners from corporate default is a core part of our advocacy, found in our policy platform VOICES: A Roadmap to an […]

CanAge scoring upcoming federal budget on announcements for seniors

In preparation for the reveal of Canada’s new federal budget on Monday, April 19th, we’ve created a “digital scoreboard” to collect and track investments in support of our members and all older Canadians. You’ll be able to easily see what we recommended in our pre-budget submission, whether or not each item was included in the […]