Thunder Bay and Area Branch volunteers organized a meeting with MP Marcus Powlowski to talk about the Association’s advocacy work and the priorities of its members. Thunder Bay and Area Branch president Lisa Lovis, past-president Wanda Young and branch…
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Federal budget 2024 is on the horizon and the National Association of Federal Retirees has eight recommendations to improve retirement security and health care. The federal government is preparing its 2024 budget. This is your chance to share Federal…
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Members are feeling the strain of the problematic PSHCP transition, and Federal Retirees is calling for immediate improvements. The transition to Canada Life has caused challenges for many members, difficulties compounded by the inability to speak to a call…
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Association volunteers are working across Canada to highlight the critical need for meaningful investments in long-term and home care. Ottawa Branch volunteers met with four Kanata–Carleton candidates ahead of the July provincial by-election. Ottawa Branch president Dave Bennett, branch board…
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Federal Retirees volunteers Christine Haynes, Shawna Murphy and Richard Simpson connected with Corey Tochor, MP for Saskatoon—University, on addressing problems in long-term care. Saskatoon branch volunteers Christine Haynes, acting president and Shawna Murphy, advocacy officer, along with Richard Simpson,…
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Glenn Armstrong, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Manitoba. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Glenn Armstrong as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Manitoba. Armstrong, a Winnipeg…
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In a letter to the Federal Retirees community, Association president Roy Goodall addresses the ongoing issues with the PSHCP transition to Canada Life. Dear members, As we know, many pensioners have faced serious challenges with the transition of the…
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Amy Baldry, Association advocacy coordinator, speaks at a recent Algonquin Valley Branch community event. The Algonquin Valley Branch recently hosted an evening information session to highlight the advocacy work of the National Association of Federal Retirees. This information session…
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Marilyn Best, a new retiree and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Newfoundland and Labrador. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Marilyn Best as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Newfoundland…
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The Treasury Board has announced the 2023 PSHCP monthly contribution rates. The Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) monthly contribution rates that will come into effect July 1, 2023. Contribution rates for retired…
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Federal Retirees advocacy program officer, Maria Fitzpatrick, acted as convener for the May 5 election candidates’ forum for the Lethbridge-West riding. The Southern Alberta branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees held their second candidates’ forum on May…
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PSHCP members can ensure a smooth transition from Sun Life to Canada Life by completing positive enrolment as soon as possible. The contract to administer the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) has been awarded to the Canada Life…
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