The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of our four advocacy priorities and the gaps in health and seniors’ care. According to a recent article in Hill Times Research, the National Association of Federal Retirees has been ranked among…
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Older adults in Newfoundland and Labrador deserve an integrated continuum of health and community care that meets their unique needs at different stages of life. On Jan. 25, 2021, a snap election was called in Newfoundland and Labrador to…
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Federal Retirees and the federal public service unions want to make sure Treasury Board gets the message – PSHCP renewal is long overdue. Improvements to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a top priority for the National Association of…
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Prime Minister Trudeau shuffled his cabinet last week, prompting new mandate letters and fueling election speculation. On a quiet Friday afternoon with half of Ottawa scrambling to prepare for a weekend snowstorm, the Prime Minister’s Office released a new…
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COVID-19 has shown us we can no longer afford to ignore the problems with long-term and home care. Improving the health and well-being of Canadians is fundamental to Federal Retirees’ mission. For years, we have been calling on governments…
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Use our online tools to speak up for older adult care and get the word out about improving long-term and home care. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown what many Canadians have known for a long time: that we can…
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With its fall fiscal update, the federal government plans a record-high deficit to kick-start the Canadian economy. The biggest headline for Canadians from Monday’s long-awaited fall economic statement is that Canada is planning another $100 billion of pandemic stimulus…
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As part of Reach 338, branch volunteers are teaming up to organize MP meetings and discuss Federal Retirees priorities. On Nov. 6, Bob Manuel, president of South Shore branch and Bill Sproul, president of Western Nova Scotia branch met with Chris d’Entremont,…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Quebec and Manitoba. Apply today! Advocacy program officers are volunteer leaders at Federal Retirees. They support our Reach 338…
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Federal Retirees CEO Simon Coakeley is calling on the government to ensure equitable outcomes for all veterans. On Nov. 12, 2020, Simon Coakeley, CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee…
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The Veterans Ombudsman Commendation recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups across Canada who work to support veterans and their families. Federal Retirees is honoured to be awarded the Veterans Ombudsman Commendation for work over the Association’s 57-year…
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Ontario’s Ford government has tabled a $187-billion budget in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Nov. 5, 2020, the Ontario government released its provincial budget and focused on three themes: protection, support and recovery. In the 2020 budget, Ontario…
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