Health Canada has launched a public consultation seeking your experiences, insights and ideas to inform the development of palliative care framework. This framework will support improved access to palliative care and the consultation seeks to identify opportunities, gaps and promising…
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Update: This could be a close election, and every vote is going to count. Keep in mind the issues that matter most to you and to Ontario seniors, the promises from each party, and make sure you make an informed…
Read articleUpdate: This could be a close election, and every vote is going to count. Keep in mind the issues that matter most to you and to Ontario seniors, the promises from each party, and make sure you make an informed choice….
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At the International Longevity Centre Canada’s conference focused on building inclusive, age-friendly societies at the University of Ottawa on May 1, seniors-focused researchers and advocates heard from Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, the honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, whose…
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After months of study, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development, and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) has tabled the report Advancing Inclusion and Quality of Life for Seniors. The study was triggered by…
Read articleMichael Wernick, the Clerk of the Privy Council, Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Public Service, recently delivered the 25th Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada for the fiscal year ending March…
Read articleNEWS RELEASE April 24, 2018 – Toronto, Ontario – The Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO/ERO) and the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) launched Vibrant Voices today, an advocacy campaign to represent the interests and concerns of our members…
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NEWS RELEASE – Ottawa, APRIL 23, 2018 – RTO/ERO and the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) have partnered to launch Vibrant Voices, an advocacy campaign to represent the interests and concerns of our members and seniors in the…
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Association president, Jean-Guy Soulière, speaks at the Veterans Summit. On April 9 in Ottawa, Federal Retirees hosted the Veterans Summit, an opportunity to collaborate with the government departments and other NGOs that serve veterans. During the summit, we presented…
Read articleChartwell Retirement Residences has decided to cancel its National Preferred Partnership with Federal Retirees effective immediately. Chartwell will continue to honour existing contracts with our members and we thank the company for its partnership. If you have questions about…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees and the Retired Teachers of Ontario have joined forces to launch Vibrant Voices – a campaign to represent the interests and concerns of our members and seniors as we approach the provincial election…
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As part of our Vibrant Voices campaign for the Ontario election, the Ottawa and Lakehead Branches organized local parties to watch the livestream of our town hall event in downtown Toronto. On a very tight timeline, these teams pulled together…
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