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Seeking passionate pension and health benefits advocates Jan 28, 2025

Make a difference in the lives of your fellow federal retirees as a volunteer on the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan Board or on the Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s Nominating Committee.  Recruitment for this role is now closed. Please sign…

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Join our Quebec team as an advocacy program officer Jan 14, 2025

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Quebec.  The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in Quebec. Apply today! APOs are…

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Pizzino: Seniors’ voices are just growing stronger, Ottawa Jan 13, 2025

Seniors are not just increasing in number; they are becoming an immensely influential political force.   This article was originally published on Dec. 23, 2024, by the Ottawa Citizen. The year 2025 will be pivotal for seniors. Like many other countries,…

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National Association of Federal Retirees responds to fall economic statement Dec 17, 2024

Tabled Monday, the federal government’s fall economic statement has very little to offer for older Canadians.  The National Association of Federal Retirees is disappointed with the lack of support for older adults in Canada in the federal government’s fall economic…

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Public Service Pension Fund surplus facts Dec 13, 2024

On Nov. 25, the Treasury Board president announced the $1.9 billion non-permitted surplus would move from the Public Service Pension Fund to the Consolidated Revenue Fund.  Federal Retirees has received several questions about the “non-permitted surplus” in the Public Service…

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Statement from the National Association of Federal Retirees on pension surplus Dec 9, 2024

Federal Retirees is calling for the government to reinvest surplus funds in initiatives that benefit those who helped generate them.  The National Association of Federal Retirees is concerned about the federal government’s handling of non-permitted surplus funds, which has resulted…

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Pension cheque deliveries during the Canada Post disruption Dec 5, 2024

Many federal retirees who receive pension cheques by mail have expressed worry and concern due to the ongoing Canada Post strike.  The Pension Centre has been proactively encouraging members to move to direct deposit to avoid possible delays in receiving…

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Federal Retirees and Minister Anand’s announcement on public service pension funds Nov 26, 2024

This week, Anita Anand announced that the $1.9 billion non-permitted surplus will be moved from the Public Service Pension Fund to the Consolidated Revenue Fund.  The National Association of Federal Retirees acknowledges today’s statement by Treasury Board President Anita Anand…

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Association responds to new report on the power of pensions Nov 25, 2024

Federal Retirees’ CEO, Anthony Pizzino, finds support for Association advocacy priorities in a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.  The National Association of Federal Retirees welcomes the findings of a new report by the Canadian Centre for…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Recording available for Edmonton Branch pension town hall Nov 25, 2024

The Edmonton Branch welcomed pension expert Trevor Tombe (left) and the Association’s own senior pension expert Patrick Imbeau to discuss Alberta’s proposal to exit the Canada Pension Plan.  On Nov. 13, Federal Retirees’ Edmonton Branch hosted a town hall on…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Algoma Branch keeping MPs focused on Federal Retirees’ priorities Nov 21, 2024

Linda MacDonald (right), Algoma Branch president and Ontario advocacy program officer, met with Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, to discuss member priorities, including safe long-term care.   Algoma Branch realizes the value of repeat meetings to ensure members of Parliament (MPs)…

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Reminder: Transition of the PDSP to Canada Life Nov 4, 2024

Federal Retirees is sharing an important reminder on behalf of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat about the transition of the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan.  The following message is a reminder from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat about the…

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