Federal Retirees members recently participated in an important study of aging in place by the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with the Central Okanagan Branch. This article was contributed by Melanie Fenton and Jennifer M. Jakobi on behalf…
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has tabled her second pandemic budget, totalling $56 billion in new expenditures. Yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released her second budget, A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. Freeland is also…
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Hélian Lizotte was elected president of the Association in June 2010, and this photograph accompanied his first ever president’s letter in the On Guard member newsletter. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our…
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Scammers are always shifting their tactics, so make sure you know how to recognize the signs of cryptocurrency fraud. Investment fraud is on the rise in Canada and those looking to make a lot of money quickly often end…
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In the latest issue of Sage magazine, members will find a letter from our national president, Jean-Guy Soulière. Before going into my topic for this edition, a word just to say how humbled and honoured I am for the nice…
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As a Canadian veteran, there are many services and programs available to support your health and well-being, and the health and well-being of your families and caregivers too, but it can be challenging to know where to start. You’ve…
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As the end of the year approaches, it’s important to take time to reflect on the past 12 months and to learn what we can from our experiences, so that we can prepare for the year ahead with a renewed…
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Federal Retirees’ Mega Recruitment Drive contest is ending on Dec. 31, so time is running out! The 2021 Mega Recruitment Drive comes to a close on Dec. 31 but don’t worry — you can still win big! Each new…
Read article In the latest issue of Sage magazine, members will find a letter from our national president, Jean-Guy Soulière. In accordance with our bylaws, a member of the board cannot have more than two consecutive terms of three years. So,…
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The federal government has introduced a new claims process for public servants who experienced personal or financial hardships because of the problematic Phoenix pay system. The Treasury Board Secretariat has introduced a new claims process for compensating individuals who…
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Canada Life has been named the new administrator of the Public Service Health Plan, but plan members will continue to send all claims to Sun Life until June 30, 2023. The Government of Canada has awarded the contract to…
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Today’s, and tomorrow’s, long-term care residents deserve a system that is safe, effective and high quality. The end of 2021 marks two years since the early days of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and nearly two years since Canadians began…
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