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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Canada’s father of biomedical engineering June 15, 2026
Jack Hopps benefited from his own invention later in life.
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Invisible No More: From report to implementation June 12, 2026
Two years after Invisible No More, the work to improve outcomes for women veterans continues.
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Federal Retirees raises concerns about Alberta health-care changes May 27, 2026
Alberta’s Bill 11 could significantly change how some health services are delivered and funded in the province. In late December 2025, the Alberta government quietly and quickly passed Bill 11: the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2). Among the…
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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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Estate planning for Federal Retirees members: A practical overview Mar 24, 2026
Preferred partner Upper Canada Wills & Estates offers a practical overview of wills, powers of attorney and estate planning for members. For many Canadians, preparing a will and powers of attorney is something that remains on the “to-do” list for…
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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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A closer look at key terms in aging and care Jan 12, 2026
You don’t need to be an expert to engage meaningfully in conversations about aging and care, but understanding the language helps. Discussions about aging, health and care often rely on familiar phrases, especially in advocacy, research and policy settings. While…
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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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