The federal government has outlined its plan to support Canadians hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic in a new speech from the throne. Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It…
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It’s time that older adults and caregivers in Ontario have a non-partisan advocate looking out for their best interests. In early July, a private member’s bill was tabled to appoint a seniors’ advocate for Ontario. Bill 196, Seniors’ Advocate…
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Join us in making sure health care and older adult care are top priorities in the 2020 New Brunswick election! On August 17, 2020, a general election was called in New Brunswick and will take place on September 14, 2020….
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Christina Hutchins, the senior director of the Office of Women and LGBTQ2 Veterans at Veterans Affairs Canada, joined the WREN team to discuss her plans for the role. In June 2020, the Women Veteran Research and Engagement Network (WREN)…
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In our next installment of the budget round up series, we look at the budget released by the Prince Edward Island government on July 17, 2020. Budget overview COVID-19 spending Health-care spending Additional noteworthy budget elements Opposition Reaction Budget…
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COVID-19 has shown us we can no longer afford to ignore the problems with long-term and home care. Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It was last updated on Dec….
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Our government has a key role to play in adapting policies and programs to support the needs of today’s growing seniors population. Older adult care is an increasingly pressing issue and one that our country can no longer afford…
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Our team has made the transition to virtual advocacy events in light of physical distancing measures and connected with Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos through Zoom. The National Association of Federal Retirees has settled into the “new normal” of…
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Federal Retirees first examined Saskatchewan’s budget back in April after the province released its spending estimates. On June 15, 2020, the Saskatchewan government tabled its 2020-2021 budget, almost three months after it was originally set to be released. The Saskatchewan government…
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Bill 175 must be stopped – and we need your help to make that happen. On February 25, 2020, the Ontario government introduced Bill 175, Connecting People to Home and Community Care Act, 2020. Bill 175 would repeal the Home Care and Community Services Act,…
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Bill 175 would make sweeping changes to the way home and community care services are coordinated and delivered in Ontario. What is Bill 175? Why is Bill 175 problematic? What is Federal Retirees’ position on Bill 175? What…
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On June 25, the federal government announced temporary measures for the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan. Dependent children eligibility Our PDSP advocacy Temporary change to dependent children eligibility On June 25, 2020, the Government of Canada announced that it…
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