National Volunteer Week, April 23 – 29, is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work our volunteers do for our members, our branches, the Association and our communities. Our team of more than 1,000 volunteers serve the Association and…
Read articleThe hearing was held on April 10 and 11 in response to the Association’s application to declare unlawful the Government of Canada’s actions in relation to unilaterally changing the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) cost-sharing formula for federal public…
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Federal Retirees’ mentorship partnership with the Treasury Board Secretariat is set for a “soft launch” on April 28, 2017 as part of the New Directors Program at the Canada School of Public Service. An official launch event will take place…
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With heavy hearts, the President and Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Retirees announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Sanderson, Director, District of the Prairies and NWT. Joe passed away suddenly on March 30 while in Ottawa…
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The Federal Retirees community came together on the morning of March 29th, 2017 to dedicate 865 Shefford Road in Ottawa as the Claude Edwards Building. The ceremony honoured the life of Claude A. Edwards, federal public servant, union leader, philanthropist…
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We asked our National Preferred Partner Arbor Memorial to respond to our members in light of some high profile, adverse media coverage of their company last week. Here is what they told us: Let me first thank you for reaching…
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For their dedication to Canadians, we think it’s only right that our members have someone looking out for them. We put a lot of consideration into choosing our preferred service providers, which is why it’s important you know our preferred…
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2017 has arrived and in five short months, Canadians everywhere will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation on Canada Day July 1st! Who remembers where they were 50 years ago for the Centennial celebration on “Dominion Day” in 1967?…
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Thank you! A total of 16,604 members—including 338 volunteers— completed our Membership Survey last November. We have a very high level of confidence that this sample is reflective of the overall membership population. Given the number of responses and our…
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A Holiday Message from the President Decorating our Christmas tree and our house with bright Christmas lights is one of my most enjoyable to-do tasks at home. It is a tradition and a reflection of my family’s culture during this…
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In our October e-newsletter, we asked for 150 volunteer mentors and our members have responded in a big way! Within days, we exceeded this target and we now stand at 258 potential mentors representing Federal Retirees. We are still accepting volunteers while…
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The Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Retirees is composed of leaders who are dedicated to the organization’s mission – to significantly improve the quality and security of retirement for our members and all Canadians through advocacy…
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