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Advocacy Spotlight: Mike Walters, Hamilton & Area Branch Dec 15, 2017

In December, Hamilton & Area Branch President Mike Walters had a letter-to-the-editor published, reminding his local MP about the government’s broken promise on Bill C-27. If you’d like to learn more about the issues surrounding Mike’s letter and to read…

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Federal Retirees join CUPW and Retired Postal Workers at Bill C-27 Demonstration in Toronto Nov 30, 2017

National Organization of Retired Postal Workers representative and Canadian Coalition for Retirement Security member, Peter Whitaker, at the November 28 event in Toronto.   On November 28, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and the National Organization of Retired…

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Federal Retirees supports PMs apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians Nov 28, 2017

As the largest association in Canada representing former public servants, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members, the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) took part in today’s ceremonies where the Prime Minister made an apology to LGBTQ2 people who…

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Pension Indexing Rate for 2018 Nov 22, 2017

At the end of each year, the Treasury Board provides the Association with information on the pension indexing increase that is effective on January 1st.    The pension indexation rate effective January 1, 2018 is 1.6%. Information on the calculation…

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Community Consultations Underway for National Seniors Strategy Nov 16, 2017

On Nov. 3, Members of Parliament Marc Serré (Nickel Belt) and Terry Sheehan (Sault Ste. Marie) hosted a community consultation in Sault Ste. Marie on Serré’s motion for a National Senior’s Strategy. Nearly 100 community members attended the consultation, including…

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Federal Retirees supports legislation to fix pension gap for veterans who join the public service Nov 8, 2017

National Association of Federal Retirees member Michael Davie and president Jean-Guy Soulière are calling on Members of Parliament to support legislation to address a discrepancy that treats Canadian Armed Forces veterans unequally. Member of Parliament Alupa Clarke (Beauport—Limoilou) introduced Private…

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Jacques Lambert appointed to Public Service Health Care Plan Administration Authority Board of Directors Oct 26, 2017

Federal Retirees is pleased to announce that Jacques Lambert, Director from the District of Quebec, has been appointed by the President of the Treasury Board to the Public Service Health Care Plan Administration Authority Board of Directors for a three-year…

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Happy Birthday: A Year Since C-27 Introduced Oct 19, 2017

House Government Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (Bill C-27), was introduced by federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in Parliament one year ago today.    Federal Retirees is still worried about Bill C-27. The bill…

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President and Director of Advocacy represent Federal Retirees before Parliamentary Committee Oct 5, 2017

Earlier today, National Association of Federal Retirees’ president, Jean-Guy Soulière, and director of advocacy, Sayward Montague, discussed a National Seniors Strategy with members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status…

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Federal Retirees to Appeal Federal Court PSHCP Decision Oct 2, 2017

The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSCHP) is governed by an Administrative Authority and Partners’ Committee, representing Federal Retirees, active employees and the employer. Decisions about the Plan are made by consensus or, under a Memorandum of Understanding, through binding…

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Federal Retirees meets with Commons Finance Committee Chair Wayne Easter to Talk 2018 Budget Priorities Sept 28, 2017

National Association of Federal Retirees’ President Jean-Guy Soulière met Member of Parliament and Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, the Honourable Wayne Easter (Malpeque) on September 25, 2017 to discuss the National Association of Federal Retirees’…

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Have Your Say: Federal Budget Consultations Near You Sept 28, 2017

Between October 2 and 16, 2017, the House of Commons Finance Committee will hold a series of “open mic” meetings for its work on the 2018 federal pre-budget consultations.  It’s the perfect opportunity to step up to the microphone, let…

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