Because the PSHCP hasn’t received a comprehensive review since 2006, many areas of the plan are now up for discussion. The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) renewal talks are ongoing. Federal Retirees, public service bargaining agents and Treasury…
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Federal Retirees, CARP and Réseau FADOQ have joined forces to urge the Trudeau government to take action on discriminatory measures in the 2021 federal budget. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees)…
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Federal Retirees members have been asking about pension revisions triggered by salary increases from retroactive collective agreements in 2014 and 2018. On April 30, Federal Retirees met with the national board of directors, all bargaining agents and representatives from…
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In its appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, Federal Retirees emphasized the importance of effective, relevant commemoration for all veterans. In May, National Association of Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière and advocacy director Sayward…
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Left to right: Cynthia Foreman, Winnipeg and district branch advocacy contact and Manitoba advocacy program officer; Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; Ceci O’Flaherty, Winnipeg and district branch president; Paula Nygard, branch services coordinator for Manitoba; and Lacey…
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If you missed our webinar on national standards in long-term care, check out the video recording. The number of tragic deaths in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic have shamefully stressed the overdue need for urgent action and policy…
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If you missed our webinar on the federal political outlook for 2021, don’t worry – the video recording is ready for viewing. On April 8 at 4 p.m. EST, the National Association of Federal Retirees hosted a live webinar on the outlook for federal politics in 2021, with John…
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Monday’s budget, the first in two years, offers Canadians a peek behind the curtain – at the government’s post-pandemic priorities. Monday’s federal budget was massive. Its English version 739 pages, its spending unprecedented. It was full of firsts – the…
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Alberta NDP’s seniors critic and former seniors minister, Lori Sigurdson announces the introduction of Bill 215: Seniors Advocate Act, with the support of Rick Brick, Federal Retirees district director in the Prairies and Northwest Territories. On April 15, Alberta…
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Federal Retirees members have let us know they are looking for updates to vision care and paramedical services while keeping the PSHCP affordable. This is an important year for the PSHCP. While the plan renewal was expected to take place in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted government priorities…
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With your support, Federal Retirees is calling on the Alberta government to bring back an independent seniors’ advocate. Please note this campaign has updates. Visit the new campaign page to participate. Alberta is currently home to more than 665,000 seniors. That number…
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Vaccine rollout varies from province to province, but the federal government has stated it expects all Canadians to be vaccinated by September 2021. Federal Retirees has heard from members with questions and concerns about when older adults will receive…
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