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A National Seniors Day message from Federal Retirees Oct 1, 2026
Federal Retirees’ CEO, Anthony Pizzino, looks at why retirement security matters for older Canadians, their communities and the country as a whole.
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From our CEO: Our priorities for the fall sitting Sept 30, 2026
Parliament’s back. Here’s what our CEO is watching for this fall.
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A major step forward for the rights of older persons Aug 27, 2026
After years of making the case for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, the work has moved to the negotiating table, where discussions are now focused on what the new treaty will contain.
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Federal Budget 2026: Investing in aging well Aug 14, 2026
Investing in retirement security and healthy aging is good for Canadians, for our communities and for the economy. With Canada’s over-65 population projected to reach 11 million within two decades, a plan to enable healthy, active and financially secure retirements…
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At the table: Federal Retirees brings priorities to New Brunswick leadership July 22, 2026
Retirement income, healthy aging and access to care were at the centre of discussions with New Brunswick’s premier and cabinet ministers.
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Invisible No More: From report to implementation June 12, 2026
Two years after Invisible No More, the work to improve outcomes for women veterans continues.
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Federal Retirees raises concerns about Alberta health-care changes May 27, 2026
Alberta’s Bill 11 could significantly change how some health services are delivered and funded in the province. In late December 2025, the Alberta government quietly and quickly passed Bill 11: the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2). Among the…
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Federal Retirees appears before the Standing Committee on the Status of Women May 6, 2026
Federal Retirees appeared before the Standing Committee on the Status of Women to highlight retirement security and the financial challenges facing many aging women. Federal Retirees’ board chair, Gisèle Tassé-Goodman appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on the…
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OAS and GIS: A lifeline for an aging population Mar 30, 2026
Canada’s retirement income system relies on programs like OAS and GIS to support older adults across the country. Canada’s population is projected to age steadily, with the share of older Canadians (65+) increasing from 19.5 per cent in 2025 to…
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International Women’s Day: Recognizing women’s leadership and advancing equity Mar 13, 2026
On International Women’s Day, we recognize the women whose leadership helps guide Federal Retirees’ advocacy. The National Association of Federal Retirees joins Canadians in marking International Women’s Day and recognizing the leadership, service and advocacy of women across the country….
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Pension surplus scooped — again Jan 28, 2026
An early actuarial review revealed a new pension surplus, raising questions about what happened next. The Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) is once again being used like a piggy bank. This time, it happened two years earlier than expected. Every…
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Federal Retirees appears at Senate committee Dec 15, 2025
Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino and senior advisor Patrick Imbeau appeared before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs to discuss Bill C-15. Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, joined by Patrick Imbeau, senior advisor, retirement security, appeared…
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