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A New Vision of Aging for Canada
CARP has developed a new vision of aging for Canada. CARP Executive Director Moses Znaimer and VP Advocacy Susan Eng explain this vision to CARP's hundreds of thousands of members across Canada.
VISION
A society in which everyone can live active, independent, purposeful lives as they age.
MISSION
CARP is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all Canadians as we age by:
• advocating for social change that will bring financial security, equitable and timely access to health care and freedom from discrimination; • ensuring that the marketplace serves the needs and expectations of our generation and providing value-added benefits, products and services to members; and • building a sense of community and shared values among our members in support of CARP’s mission
ADVOCACY GOALS
Financial Security Goals
No one wants to outlive their money.
To ensure financial security as people age, there must be:
Freedom from excessive tax burdens and restrictions
Freedom from predatory financial practices and consumer fraud
Adequate guaranteed income support programs
Equitable access to pension and other retirement savings vehicles
Health Security Goals
Good health is fundamental to our quality of life.
To ensure good health as people age, there must be:
Equitable and timely access to high quality health care that is linguistically and culturally appropriate
Uniform and affordable access to medicines and medical devices
Equitable and timely access to ageing at home options
Adequate support and legal rights for caregivers
Easy access to dependable information and resources for healthy living
Human Rights
Freedom from ageism and discrimination of all kinds is a basic human right.
To protect the rights and dignity of people as they age, there must be:
The right to continue working, driving and living independently
Freedom from ageist and other stereotypes in advertising and the media
Freedom from elder abuse
Equal rights to affordable housing
BENEFITS - DELIVERING MEMBER VALUE
Deliver Benefits Members Want and Trust
Develop and offer member benefits and programs driven by what members want most to enhance their lives
Monitor and manage relationships with recommended suppliers to maintain adherence to member value standards
STRENGTH THROUGH
COMMUNITY
Your Voice Is Our Voice - Our Voice is Your Voice
CARP is committed to:
Building a strong sense of common cause and common voice with a broad diversity of individuals, groups and communities
Strengthening our national influence through
Incorporating the needs and expectations of our members in our mission; and active, goal-oriented Chapters acting as a volunteer-based resource for promoting CARP’s mission, programs and objectives;
Establishing an effective network of Chapters to sustain timely communication between the National Office, members and communities and to support and encourage members to volunteer their talent, energy and time in service to their community and to the national organization.
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