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PSHCP pensioner contribution rates for 2023 June 5, 2023

The Treasury Board has announced the 2023 PSHCP monthly contribution rates.   The Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) monthly contribution rates that will come into effect July 1, 2023. Contribution rates for retired…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Southern Alberta branch holds election candidates’ forum May 24, 2023

Federal Retirees advocacy program officer, Maria Fitzpatrick, acted as convener for the May 5 election candidates’ forum for the Lethbridge-West riding.   The Southern Alberta branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees held their second candidates’ forum on May…

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PSHCP members: Complete positive enrolment with Canada Life Apr 24, 2023

PSHCP members can ensure a smooth transition from Sun Life to Canada Life by completing positive enrolment as soon as possible.   The contract to administer the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) has been awarded to the Canada Life…

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Join our Manitoba team as an advocacy program officer Apr 20, 2023

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Manitoba.   The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in Manitoba. Apply today! APOs…

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PSAC strike update for federal retirees Apr 19, 2023

Federal Retirees members are wondering how the work stoppage will affect pension payments.   More than 155,000 federal public servants are on strike after the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) failed to reach an agreement…

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Advocacy Spotlight: P.E.I. election town halls Apr 17, 2023

Federal Retirees’ two P.E.I. branches mobilized quickly for election activities. (Charlottetown Branch town hall panelists pictured above ― from left: Zach Bell, Progressive Conservative Party candidate; Douglas Dahn, NDP candidate; Judy Hughes, Liberal Party candidate and Peter Bevan-Baker, Green Party…

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Alberta Votes 2023 — A better way forward for aging Apr 3, 2023

With an election on the horizon, Albertans have an opportunity to speak up for retirement income security, public safety and a health-care system that works.  Albertans will be heading to the polls by May 29. During this provincial election, Federal…

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Forced optimism: 2023’s federal budget Mar 31, 2023

The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to address inflation and make life more affordable for Canadians.   The 2023 federal budget is boringly titled “A Made-in-Canada Plan.” It’s a Canadian response to global economic and supply…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Provincial budget consultations Mar 27, 2023

Association volunteers participated in budget campaigns across Canada to spread awareness of the need for investments in primary care, long-term care and caregiver support.   In addition to the federal budget consultations currently underway, with a federal budget coming on…

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P.E.I. votes 2023 — It’s time for better health care and housing for older adults Mar 21, 2023

Prince Edward Island’s upcoming election is an opportunity to take action for the province’s older adults and their loved ones.   Prince Edward Island goes to the polls April 3 to elect their next provincial government. The past three years…

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Talk to your MP about improving long-term care Mar 17, 2023

You can talk to your MP about long-term care, and we can show you how.  The National Association of Federal Retirees asked for — and got — national standards for long-term care. Now, it’s time to take the next step….

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Taking the next step for home and long-term care Mar 16, 2023

Canadians have national standards for long-term care, but it’s time to make them enforceable.  Federal Retirees is calling on all levels of government to collaborate to fix long-term care. In response to the devastating conditions in long-term care facilities during…

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