Public spending on private nursing has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic, leading to an increase in staff who don’t know the facility or their colleagues let alone the patients, residents and families involved. This is the second article…
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National Public Service Week is an opportunity to recognize the many ways in which public services facilitate trade and investment, such as the importance of the Canadian Coast Guard to marine commerce. This is the first article in our series…
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Blair Armitage, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Ottawa and Nunavut. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Blair Armitage as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for the Ottawa &…
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Thunder Bay & Area branch director Judith Monteith-Farrell (left) and branch president Lisa Lovis (right) took advantage of a recent opportunity to connect with New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh. Thunder Bay branch director Judith Monteith-Farrell and branch president Lisa…
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As of June 1, active and retired members of the federal public service who are eligible for the Supplementary Death Benefit will be able to name up to five beneficiaries. For several years, the Association has lobbied and strongly urged…
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In a post-pandemic world, the call for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons has never been more compelling. The pandemic laid bare some stark inequities in society, particularly when it comes to the way we treat society’s…
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A UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is vital to ensure that the rights and well-being of older adults — in Canada and internationally — are protected. Ask Margaret Gillis why a United Nations Convention on the Rights…
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Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino delivered opening remarks, setting the stage for an engaging panel discussion on caregiving in Canada. To mark the beginning of National Caregiver Month on May 1, the National Association of Federal Retirees, the Canadian Centre…
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Association CEO Anthony Pizzino shares his concerns about former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz’s new working group, announced in the 2024 federal budget. In March 2024, an open letter to the Minister of Finance of Canada and Provincial Finance…
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The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to support “fairness for every generation,” with a focus on new housing. At 430 pages, this year’s budget, “Fairness for Every Generation,” is not a quick read. With it, the…
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Federal Retirees representatives recently connected with Canada’s seniors minister on Association priorities. (From left: Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, president Roy Goodall, vice-president Hélène Nadeau and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan). The National Association of Federal Retirees met recently with Seniors…
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More than 1.5 million federal public service workers, retirees and their dependents are Public Service Health Care Plan members. The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is an optional health care plan for federal public service employees, retirees and their…
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