The announcement by the Prime Minister of the appointment this fall of Canadian astronaut, engineer, scientist and corporate director Julie Payette as the 29th Governor General of Canada is heartily welcomed by the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees)….
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A settlement has been reached in the RCMP Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Class Action. The settlement was approved by Madam Justice McDonald on May 30, 2017. Claims must be submitted within 180 days of this date. The settlement provides compensation to…
Read articleOn May 15, 2017, the National Association of Federal Retirees submitted its brief on Bill C-27 to Finance Canada. Bill C-27 would introduce target benefit pension plans for Crown corporations and federally-regulated employers. Although Bill C-27 would not impact our…
Read articleFederal Health Minister Jane Philpott addressed the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa on May 14, 2017 and announced consultations on proposed regulatory changes that would target “unacceptably high drug costs.” The lack of reform in drug purchasing in Canada…
Read articleThis private members’ motion, or M-106, calls for recognition of the growing seniors’ demographic and their needs; a committee study and report on key issues for older Canadians; and a broader mandate for the National Seniors Council to allow…
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Sun Life has advised that some Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and Pensioners Dental Services Plan (PDSP) members are sending their claim forms for reimbursement to the Sun Life office in Ottawa. Sun Life advised members to send claim…
Read articleThe Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) released Actuarial Study No. 18: Canada Pension Plan Actuarial Adjustment Factors. This report found that the legislated contribution rate of 9.9% is sufficient to sustain the Canada Pension Plan financially over…
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The Government of Ontario has committed $100 million over three years for its new dementia strategy, a plan the province committed to developing in last year’s budget. The funding commitment was outlined in the government’s 2017/2018 spending plan, its first…
Read articleThe hearing was held on April 10 and 11 in response to the Association’s application to declare unlawful the Government of Canada’s actions in relation to unilaterally changing the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) cost-sharing formula for federal public…
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UPDATE May 19, 2017: This private members’ motion is moving forward – read more. National Association of Federal Retirees’ President Jean-Guy Soulière met Member of Parliament and Chair of the Northern Ontario Liberal Caucus Marc Serré (Sudbury—Nickel Belt) on April 3, 2017…
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Janice Dickson The Liberal government’s latest budget, unveiled Wednesday, vows to set up new funds to address critical housing issues for vulnerable citizens (including seniors), to help veterans in need, to launch a pilot project for adult learners and to…
Read articleIn the lead-up to the 2015 federal election, the Liberals promised to negotiate a new Health Accord with the provinces and territories. The newly appointed Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott hit the ground running, meeting with provincial and territorial health…
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