Dedicated volunteer and advocate Larry Duffield has been appointed to the National Seniors Council, where he’ll help shape policies that support seniors’ well-being across Canada. We are proud to share that longtime volunteer and advocate Larry Duffield has been appointed…
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In his latest message, Federal Retirees’ CEO expresses disappointment that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet lacks a dedicated minister of seniors. On Friday, March 14, Mark Carney took over from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to become the 24th prime…
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Let’s normalize talking about fraud — because awareness is our best defense. One of the biggest challenges in discussing fraud is the stigma surrounding it. Many of those who have been targeted feel embarrassed or blame themselves, believing they should…
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If you’ve ever been scammed, you might think it’s over — but for fraudsters, it may only be the beginning. Falling victim to a scam is a distressing experience, but what’s even more alarming is that fraudsters often come back…
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A recent Algoma Branch event offered older adults an opportunity to hear from Ontario provincial government candidates for the Sault Ste. Marie riding. The Algoma Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees, in partnership with District-03-Algoma of the Retired…
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Federal Retirees warns that U.S. tariffs will disproportionally affect Canadians living on fixed incomes, including seniors. This article was originally published on March 4, 2025, by the Toronto Star. The National Association of Federal Retirees expresses deep concern regarding the…
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Rising costs for groceries and essential goods are more than an inconvenience for aging Canadians — they are a direct threat to financial security. This article was originally published on March 4, 2025, by National Newswatch. Punishing tariffs against Canada…
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Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Ontario. The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in Ontario. Apply today! APOs are…
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The Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan is a voluntary dental plan which provides dental coverage to eligible federal pensioners and their family members. The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has announced new Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) monthly contribution rates that…
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The Public Service Health Care Plan is a voluntary health-care plan for federal employees, federal retirees and their dependents. The Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) monthly contribution rates that will come into effect…
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The winter issue of Sage60, Sage magazine’s digital partner publication, is now live. The fourth issue of Sage60, the digital partner publication of Federal Retirees’ Sage magazine, is here. This quarterly e-zine, featuring four original stories from our team of…
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There’s an urgent need to develop robust infrastructure supporting active, healthy and financially secure retirement for aging Ontarians. This article was originally published on Jan. 29, 2025, by the Financial Post.The National Association of Federal Retirees today called on all…
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