Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Ontario. The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Ontario. Apply today! Advocacy program…
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A Quebec election is coming. Now is the time to invest in the dignity and well-being of today’s — and tomorrow’s — seniors. The past 2 1/2 years have been difficult and too often tragic for Quebec seniors and their…
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After challenging negotiations, Federal Retirees president Roy Goodall signs a PSHCP deal that directly reflects our members’ priorities. On Aug. 3, 2022, following more than 2 1/2 years of negotiations, the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) Partners Committee…
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Maria Fitzpatrick, a dedicated volunteer with Federal Retirees’ Southern Alberta Branch, is now taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer. Maria Fitzpatrick, with the Southern Alberta branch, is the Association’s newest advocacy program officer and is looking…
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A recent webinar hosted by the Ottawa Branch and Dr. Glen P. Kenny explored an important health issue for older adults — heat stress. The Ottawa Branch of Federal Retirees is proud to be working with Dr. Glen P….
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Ontario PC leader Doug Ford has won a second majority government with a campaign focused on economic concerns, creating jobs through strategic investments and building highways. credit: Bruce Reeve On June 2, voters in Ontario gave the governing Progressive…
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Michele McCleave-Kennedy, NDP candidate for Sault Ste. Marie, speaks with Federal Retirees Algoma branch members at their meet-the-candidates event in advance of the Ontario election. Kitchener-Waterloo Branch co-hosts all-candidates forum The Federal Retirees Kitchener-Waterloo and District Branch, in partnership…
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Since 2018, VAC has been streamlining applications for male veterans with erectile dysfunction caused by medications for psychiatric conditions, but there is no equivalent process for female veterans. In 2018, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) changed its processes and streamlined…
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Long-term care standards are in the works and it’s clear that accountability and enforceability are key ingredients. Health Standards Organization (HSO), the Standards of Council of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association are collaborating to develop two complementary national…
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Looking toward the election, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath breaks down her party’s platform and what’s planned for the province’s seniors. Leader Andrea Horwath promises more to staff up long-term care homes and expand home care while also reducing…
Read article Looking ahead to June’s provincial election, the Ontario Progressive Conservatives weigh in on Federal Retirees’ priorities. credit: Bruce Reeve Doug Ford will invest $5 billion to bolster long-term care and another $1 billion to strengthen home care across the…
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Federal Retirees was able to sit down (virtually) with Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner to talk about his party’s take on the Association’s advocacy priorities. Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner promises to eliminate election gimmicks,…
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