Anne MacEwen has been a dedicated volunteer with the Summerside Branch since 2015 and is now taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Anne MacEwen as the new advocacy program officer…
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Doug Ford’s Ontario budget puts a focus on hospital infrastructure, with $10 billion for more hospitals and health-care centres. On the cover, Ontario Budget 2022’s 268-page document, there’s a sunset photograph of free-flowing traffic on Highway 401, sun-dappled skyscrapers in…
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The “marriage after 60” clause: It’s time to get to the bottom of the issue and deliver solutions for veterans and their families. On April 29, 2022, Jean-Guy Soulière, president, and Anthony Pizzino, CEO of the National Association of…
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With the Ontario election on the horizon, it’s time to address healthy aging, access to health care and the crisis in long-term care. The last two years have been challenging for older Ontarians and their families — and for too…
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Data and transparent reporting are necessary to address the issue of fairness for veterans’ services and benefits. On March 29, National Association of Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière, CEO Anthony Pizzino and advocacy director Sayward Montague were invited to…
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has tabled her second pandemic budget, totalling $56 billion in new expenditures. Yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released her second budget, A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. Freeland is also…
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The Liberal-NDP agreement promises action in seven key policy areas, including a commitment to move forward on a national pharmacare program. On March 22, 2022, the Liberals and NDP announced an agreement that would see the NDP support the…
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The Walrus and the National Association of Federal Retirees are teaming up for a very important virtual event exploring the topic of pharmacare. Would universal prescription drug coverage create a healthier Canada? Register now to join us for a…
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After an election-related delay, Federal Retirees is pleased to continue the PSHCP negotiations with renewed vigour. At a recent meeting, the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) plan member representatives were advised that Treasury Board Secretariat representatives have received…
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A group of B.C.-based volunteers teamed up to spread awareness of Federal Retirees’ advocacy priorities. On Feb. 23, 2022, the National Association of Federal Retirees met with the federal Liberal Pacific caucus group. District director for B.C. and Yukon…
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We know your first thoughts may not be of the Pension Centre, but it’s important to let them know as soon as possible when big life changes happen. Important changes have been made to this article since its original publication….
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The Treasury Board has announced the new 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 April 1, 2022. Contribution rates for retired…
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