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BC Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors
Here you'll find direct links to the Office for Seniors, as well as links to programs such as Pharmacare, Medical Services Plan, and others.
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Canadian Seniors Policies & Programs Database
Maintained by Health Canada, this site provides a database of government policies and programs for which seniors are the primary beneficiaries. You can search by province/territory and by subject or keyword.
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Expression
Expression is a thematic quaterly newsletter on various aspects of the life of aging Canadians. It is available online in HTML, PDF and WordPerfect formats. Themes have included alternative medicine for seniors, connecting generations, housing choices, seniors and disabilities, plus many other topics.
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Health Canada Online
Health Canada's main site is devoted to providing Canadian news and perspectives on health care, public health, current research, and regulated products. This is a great jump point to all health-related inquiries.
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Health Information for Travellers
Another Health Canada website, this one looks at health concerns for travellers, from health hazard advisories and travel advice by country to a list of travel clinics in Canada.
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Manulife Travel Insurance
On July 30th of 2004, Manulife Financial launched their travel insurance product line. This page will give you an overview of the different plans they have available, get personalized quotes, and allow you to apply online.
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MSN Health
This site features expert advice on health topics associated with aging: Alzheimer's, diabetes, nutrition, and so on. There is also an excellent resource library about various illnesses and conditions, plus a drug reference area.
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Senior Living on About.com
One of About.com's many sites, this one is aimed at seniors who maintain an active lifestyle. Aside from numerous subject links, there's also a chat room, free newsletter, regular articles on today's hot topics, and more.
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Information for Snowbirds
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50Plus Net
This site provides a wealth of information for all things 50+: health, retirement planning, choosing a retirement community in Canada, travel tips, forums and chats, plus many other features.
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Benefits Canada Magazine
A good, up-to-date resource for info about group benefits and pensions in Canada, this provides links to current news as well as articles from the magazine.
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Canada Benefits
This site provides an A to Z listing of the benefits programs available to Canadians, as well as a benefits finder feature to assist in assessing which benefits you would be eligible for.
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Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Quick reference information about everything from filing your tax return to family benefits, RRSP limits, the Home Buyers Plan, etc.
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Canadian Universities/Education Canada - CanLearn Interactive
This is an excellent site for all students planning to further their education. It is a valuable tool to assist in planning their education costs.
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CBS MarketWatch
A great site for daily financial news.
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Fool.com
The Motley Fool site is "dedicated to educating, amusing, and enriching individuals in search of the truth." So for truths in the financial world, presented in a humorous way, check out this site!
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GLOBEfund
A Canadian mutual fund information site, providing weekly investment articles, info about new funds, portfolio tracking capabilities, and more.
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Investor Learning Centre
Published by the Canadian Securities Institute, the Investor Learning Centre's web site provides a good supply of unbiased, non-promotional Canadian investment information.
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Manulife Health & Dental Plans
We have partnered with Manulife Financial to provide you with access to some of the best health & dental plans available. These are ideal for individuals and small businesses who don't qualify for group insurance. This website will allow you to obtain quotes & apply online.
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Money Minders Software
This site has many articles regarding a variety of issues related to financial and retirement planning. It also provides links to up-to-date income tax, and income security program rates.
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Morningstar.ca
Statistical info to help you make informed decisions about the your mutual fund investments.
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Mutual Fund Library
A Canadian mutual funds resource site, with portfolio tracking, links to many other mutual fund sites, articles from industry leaders.
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC
The Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia operates under provincial law to protect the legal rights and financial interests of children, to provide assistance to adults who need support for financial and personal decision making, and to administer the estates of deceased and missing persons where there is no one else able to do so.
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Screaming Capitalist Inc., The
This is the Web site of Kevin Cork, through his company The Screaming Capitalist Inc. It offers an engaging, humorous, and flippant look at financial planning. Nevertheless, the ideas are based on sound financial planning principles.
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The Economist
The same great magazine is available on the Web. You can sign up for a free newsletter, search articles archived since 1995, read special issues, work on crosswords, take quizzes, and more …
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The Globe and Mail
Each day's articles, plus other resources.
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The Wealthy Boomer Magazine
Having debuted in Oct/99, The Wealthy Boomer magazine is aimed at the 9-million strong baby boom generation. The magazine does not restrict itself to coverage of personal finance. Its editorial content encompasses politics, economics, generational history and nostalgia, health, consumer goods, automobiles, humour, travel, recreation and the arts.
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There's Something About Money!
Sponsored by the Canadian Bankers Association, this excellent site is geared to teens and provides a wealth of information on setting goals, budgetting, understanding credit, investing, and planning for the future.
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Westcoast Actuaries Inc.
As a result of changes announced in the 2003 Federal Budget, Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) are more attractive and economical than ever! Westcoast Actuaries Inc. (an actuarial consulting firm in Greater Vancouver, BC) offers an attractive and convenient 'IPP Service Package'. They were the first actuarial firm in Canada to introduce an IPP On-Line Quoting System. We encourage you to visit their website for a preliminary look at this financial tool and then contact us for a more thorough discussion of the IPP alternative.
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