All Canadians deserve better, safe long-term care, regardless of where they live. In July, the federal government launched an online consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-term Care Act. This followed the 2021 mandate letters which included directions…
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In his December pensioners’ representative report to members, Federal Retirees president Roy Goodall discusses important news and updates related to the PSHCP and the transition to Canada Life. The past several months have been difficult for many who are having…
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The supply and confidence deal, slated to remain in place until 2025, secured NDP support for the minority Liberal government in exchange for progress on key policy priorities. The supply and confidence agreement signed by the Liberals and NDP to…
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Moderated by Prairies and Northwest Territories district director Rick Brick, this webinar focused on the history of the CPP, its performance and the potential consequences of an APP. In November, Federal Retirees held a webinar on the Canada Pension Plan…
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The fall economic statement lands Tuesday and, soon enough, Budget 2024 will be upon us. Both must address a national seniors strategy. This article was originally published on Nov. 17, 2023, by the Ottawa Citizen. The fall economic statement will…
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Tabled Tuesday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement focuses on two key challenges: supporting middle class finances and making housing more affordable. On Nov. 21, deputy prime minister and minister of finance Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s 2023…
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Alberta’s proposal to leave the Canada Pension Plan elicited a strong reaction from Federal Retirees members. On Sept. 21, 2023, the Alberta government presented the report it commissioned on the possibility of leaving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and…
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Federal Retirees volunteers mobilized quickly to ensure the voices of older Manitobans were heard in the lead up to the provincial election. (From left: Ceci O’Flaherty, Connie Kehler, Cynthia Foreman, Glenn Armstrong.) For the 2023 Manitoba election, Federal Retirees…
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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…
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Federal Retirees’ president, Roy Goodall (left), and its CEO, Anthony Pizzino (right), met with Treasury Board president Anita Anand (centre) to bring forward members’ priorities. If you have questions about your Public Service Health Care Plan, including questions about…
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to leave the Canada Pension Plan and start her own is flawed on many levels. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who made a point of not campaigning on taking her province out of the Canada…
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Albertans’ retirement savings should pay for one thing and one thing only: their retirement pensions. Today, the Alberta government released a report detailing just how Alberta plans to exit the Canada Pension Plan — which would have ripple effects…
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