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Canadian Pensioners Concerned Incorporated (CPC) is a national organization with charitable status. CPC works for the establishment of an acceptable and dignified living standard for older citizens of Canada and their families. The emblem of CPC is a flaming torch and
the motto is “We Care”.

As a Program for Action, CPC promotes the existence of a society that takes pride in seeing that all persons regardless of age have a right to realize their potential and to reside in safe, healthy and responsive communities.

CPC Goals

To advocate on behalf of older persons, to ensure that systems, legislation and programs that serve to assist and protect seniors are in place and are implemented responsibly.
To educate the general public about the needs of older adults.

Structure

CPC operates at three levels: a National Board; Provincial and Territorial Divisions and Chapters.

A National Board represents the concerns of the Divisions and their Chapters to the federal government and other national organizations. The National Board will work to establish a Division in each province and territory. The National Headquarters Office is currently in Charlottetown, PEI.
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Divisions may be formally established by the National Board to represent a province or territory. Divisions shall accept the National Constitution and Bylaws. The Division President or designate is automatically a member the CPC National Board.

There may be more than one Division in a province or territory. There can be several Chapters within each Division.

Role and Function

CPC is a non-profit, voluntary organization that advocates on behalf of pensioners. The business of the organization is administered by a National Board of Directors. The Directors are elected at the organization’s Annual General Meeting from the membership.