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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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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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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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 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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The Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop brought together women veterans, researchers, advocates and parliamentarians for a day of engagement, discussion and action. On Oct. 30, 2025, Federal Retirees co-hosted the Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop, in collaboration with the Centre…
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Canada Life is reaching out to members who haven’t updated their PSHCP positive enrolment information in the last two years. As a member of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP), it’s important…
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Budget 2025 proposes changes that could affect RCMP disability pensions, and we’re taking a closer look at what this may mean for those who served. Budget 2025 puts forward a number of wide-ranging proposals, many of which are still unclear…
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget promises nation-building investments while aiming to shrink the federal public service by 10 per cent. PM Mark Carney’s first budget is a little dissonant: austere for most of us yet lavish on what the…
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Today’s federal budget offers some progress, but not enough to address the challenges facing Canada’s aging population. The National Association of Federal Retirees is concerned that today’s federal budget does not include meaningful action on our key advocacy priorities. With…
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Federal Retirees is proud to support a new study exploring the well-being and experiences of solo retirees in Canada. The original Nov. 15 deadline for the study questionnaire has been removed. The research team continues to welcome responses.The Life Research…
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National Seniors Day is a celebration — but it’s also a call to action. (From left: Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean, Federal Retirees acting board chair Hélène Nadeau and CEO Anthony Pizzino.) Oct. 1 marks National Seniors Day…
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