Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP.

Today: We start off the discussion by remembering Gordon Pinsent, the iconic Canadian actor who died at the age of 92 this past weekend. We then discuss the new bilateral healthcare agreement between Ottawa and Ontario. The agreement includes a commitment to helping older Canadians age with dignity, with greater access to home care or safe care in a long term care facility. Speaking of health, a new Angus Reid Institute poll reveals that Canadians are divided when it comes to privatization.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW TO GET A HEAD START ON TAX SEASON

Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert and Bruce Ball, Vice President of Taxation at CPA Canada.

The deadline for filing your taxes is April 30th So Canadians have until May 1 to finish filing if you owe money. Our two guests today detail what you need to know about tax season and answer any questions you may have throughout the show. They also weigh in on a potential strike by CRA employees.

Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!