On behalf of the National Association of Federal Retirees, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season! It’s no secret that 2020 has been an extremely challenging and painful year. From scary health crises to unforeseen…
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Federal Retirees’ Mega Recruitment Drive contest is ending Dec. 31, so time is running out! The 2020 Mega Recruitment Drive comes to a close on Dec. 31 but don’t worry – you still have a chance to win. The…
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With its fall fiscal update, the federal government plans a record-high deficit to kick-start the Canadian economy. The biggest headline for Canadians from Monday’s long-awaited fall economic statement is that Canada is planning another $100 billion of pandemic stimulus…
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Send cards to CAF members who can’t be with their loved ones this holiday season! Earlier this month, a tweet from the Canadian Forces in the US asked Canadians to write letters to members who will be unable to…
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Holland Cavan added her own creative touch to our Veterans’ Week poster, and we love it! This year, Federal Retirees invited members and their loved ones to use our colour-in poster to raise awareness of Veterans’ Week in their…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Quebec and Manitoba. Apply today! Advocacy program officers are volunteer leaders at Federal Retirees. They support our Reach 338…
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Federal Retirees CEO Simon Coakeley is calling on the government to ensure equitable outcomes for all veterans. On Nov. 12, 2020, Simon Coakeley, CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee…
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The Veterans Ombudsman Commendation recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups across Canada who work to support veterans and their families. Federal Retirees is honoured to be awarded the Veterans Ombudsman Commendation for work over the Association’s 57-year…
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At the end of each year, the Treasury Board provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on the pension indexing increase that is effective Jan. 1. The pension indexation rate effective Jan. 1, 2021, is one per cent….
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On Sept. 24, voters in British Columbia headed to the polls as the second province in Canada to hold an election during the global coronavirus pandemic. Though votes are still being tallied with final results expected by mid-November, election night…
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On Sept. 26, voters in Saskatchewan headed to the polls and delivered a majority government for Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party. This is the fourth consecutive majority mandate for this party. Saskatchewan was the third province in Canada to hold an…
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The story of the No. 2 Construction Battalion is an important aspect of Canadian history and shows the passion, bravery and dedication of Black Canadians during the First World War. Honour Before Glory is a powerful one-hour docudrama that pays…
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