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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Scott Hodge (left), district director for British Columbia and the Yukon, along with Patrick Imbeau (far right), Federal Retirees’ pension advocacy and policy officer, recently met with Rachel Blaney, NDP MP for North Island—Powell River to share members’ priorities. This…
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According to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, no adjustment to the PSHCP contribution rates will take place in 2024. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has confirmed there will be no adjustment to the PSHCP contribution rates in 2024. …
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