The organization states that its purpose is to promote social change in order to bring financial security, equitable access to health care, and freedom from discrimination to its members.
CARP focuses its advocacy on federal and provincial issues of importance to its members across Canada, particularly on matters concerning healthcare and financial security.
[3] Advocacy issues related to finance include the continued stability of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), the elimination of mandatory withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs), and increased amounts for seniors living in poverty through the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and enhancement of the CPP survivor benefit.
[5][6][7][8][9] CARP is modeled after one of the largest lobby groups in the world, the American Association of Retired Persons, but it has been independent since its foundation in 1983.
Chapters operate independently, with volunteer boards responsible for recruiting new members and developing engaging programs and activities.
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