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Chercheur portant un équipement de protection en laboratoire et examinant des échantillons liés à la recherche sur les maladies infectieuses.

Protecting the world from Ebola June 16, 2026

Scientists at the National Microbiology Lab of the Public Health Agency of Canada developed a vaccine to protect Canadians and others from the Zaire strain of Ebola.

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The Mobile Cardiac Resuscitator designed by Canadian engineer John Hopps. Alternate: Doctor examining x-ray image of chest with pacemaker implant.

Canada’s father of biomedical engineering June 15, 2026

Jack Hopps benefited from his own invention later in life.

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Andrew Campbell, recipient of the 2026 APEX Career Contribution Award, with Gisèle Tassé-Goodman.

Andrew Campbell named 2026 APEX Career Contribution Award winner June 9, 2026

Andrew Campbell, recipient of the 2026 APEX Career Contribution Award, is photographed with Federal Retirees’ national board chair, Gisèle Tassé-Goodman, at the 2026 APEX Leadership Summit. The APEX Career Contribution Award honours executives whose leadership, dedication and long-term contributions have…

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Welcome to the new Federal Retirees website May 19, 2026

Our new website is here, with easier navigation, helpful new features and a better experience across devices. Welcome to the new online home of Federal Retirees. We’ve launched a new website with a refreshed design, improved mobile experience and updated…

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Canada Life reports cyber incident May 14, 2026

Canada Life has confirmed that no sensitive personal information was impacted for public service plan members in a recent cyber incident. Canada Life has reported a recent cyber incident, noting that the issue has been contained and services continue as…

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Members invited to contribute to governance review May 5, 2026

Association members are invited to share their feedback as part of Federal Retirees’ governance review. For the latest information about the governance review, including updates and supporting materials, please visit the Shaping our future page. The National Association of Federal Retirees…

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International Women’s Day: Recognizing women’s leadership and advancing equity Mar 13, 2026

On International Women’s Day, we recognize the women whose leadership helps guide Federal Retirees’ advocacy.  The National Association of Federal Retirees joins Canadians in marking International Women’s Day and recognizing the leadership, service and advocacy of women across the country….

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Tablet device featuring the latest issue of Sage60.

Sage60: Fresh perspectives Mar 4, 2026

Travel changes, conspiracy thinking and the connection between diabetes and heart disease — it’s all in the new issue of Sage60. The winter 2026 edition of Sage60, the digital companion to Federal Retirees’ Sage magazine, is here. Published quarterly, Sage60…

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Pension surplus scooped — again Jan 28, 2026

An early actuarial review revealed a new pension surplus, raising questions about what happened next.  The Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) is once again being used like a piggy bank. This time, it happened two years earlier than expected. Every…

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Planning with purpose Jan 14, 2026

Executive insights into the four phases of retirement

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Federal Retirees appears at Senate committee Dec 15, 2025

Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino and senior advisor Patrick Imbeau appeared before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs to discuss Bill C-15.  Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, joined by Patrick Imbeau, senior advisor, retirement security, appeared…

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Year-end message to members Dec 15, 2025

In their year-end message, our CEO and national board chair thank the cross-Canada community that makes our work possible.  As we near the end of the year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our progress, and to…

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