This article was updated on March 25, 2024. Please refer to the new version, as the information on this page may be out of date. With the new PSHCP deal set to come into force in July, we’ve collected the…
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As 2023 dawns, Federal Retirees discusses the political landscape and what it means for the Association’s advocacy goals. Last year was supposed to be fruitful for some of Federal Retirees’ priorities — pharmacare, long-term care standards and OAS increases,…
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It’s more important than ever to ensure older Albertans and their caregivers have a dedicated and independent advocate protecting their rights and interests. Federal Retirees volunteers continue to push for the return of an independent and effective seniors advocate…
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Federal Retirees members were invited to a virtual webinar with Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick on Nov. 2. If you missed it, the recording is now available for viewing. If you missed Globe and Mail columnist…
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Sayward Montague, director of advocacy for Federal Retirees, and CEO Anthony Pizzino were among the team that negotiated hard for the renewed PSHCP. Photo: Dave Chan Helen Fontaine can’t ever remember a time when she needed health coverage and…
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Together with 15 like-minded organizations, Federal Retirees has joined the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism to fight age discrimination in Canada and abroad. On Nov. 30, the National Association of Federal Retirees partnered with the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, along…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees supports the ombudsman’s call for Veterans Affairs Canada, headed by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, to triage disability benefit applications based on unmet health and financial needs. Veterans’ Week is a time to honour and…
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Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome a new advocacy program officer — Renate Sutherland, who will be supporting branches and members in B.C. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Renate Sutherland as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome four advocacy program officers for Ontario (from top left Sheila Ducarme, Sharon McGovern, Linda MacDonald and Karen Dekold). Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Karen Dekold, Sheila Ducarme, Linda…
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Federal budget 2023 is on the horizon and the National Association of Federal Retirees has six recommendations to improve retirement security and health care. The federal government is preparing the 2023 federal budget. This is your chance to share…
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Pension increases for retired members and their survivors are calculated annually using Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada. At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on…
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Federal Retirees and the SMM are calling for a Home Supports Initiative in the province of Saskatchewan, giving retirees a choice in the community and home in which they age. The National Association of Federal Retirees joins the Saskatchewan…
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