We mark our 60th anniversary, the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and we look forward to a busy and productive year. As we approach the annual meeting of members on June 20 to 22, my mind is on your…
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On the last working day of National Public Service Week, Canada’s national flag flies at half-mast at the Association’s national office in memory of Federal Retirees members who have passed away. In 2018, the National Association of Federal Retirees…
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Federal Retirees marks two anniversaries and looks ahead to the AMM in June. The Public Service Healthcare Plan (PSHCP), which has been renewed with a new claims administrator as of July 1, 2023, is the largest private health-care plan…
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Marilyn Best, a new retiree and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Newfoundland and Labrador. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Marilyn Best as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Newfoundland…
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The Treasury Board has announced the 2023 PSHCP monthly contribution rates. The Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) monthly contribution rates that will come into effect July 1, 2023. Contribution rates for retired…
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Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party has narrowly pulled of a majority government but will have to work hard to win over the province’s big cities. (Photo credit: Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta) On May 1, 2023, the writ dropped…
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Congratulations, Curtis Jackson! (From left: Daryell Nowlan, chair, APEX board of directors; Curtis Jackson, APEX Career Contribution Award recipient, assistant deputy commissioner, Corrections Operations, Ontario Region, Corrections Canada; Roy Goodall, president, National Association of Federal Retirees; Anne Kelly, commissioner, Corrections…
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Get retirement-ready with an engaging and informative two-day course from the National Association of Federal Retirees. Demystify retirement with a two-day virtual pre-retirement course from the National Association of Federal Retirees in collaboration with certified pension presenter Melody Walz,…
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Federal Retirees advocacy program officer, Maria Fitzpatrick, acted as convener for the May 5 election candidates’ forum for the Lethbridge-West riding. The Southern Alberta branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees held their second candidates’ forum on May…
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The president of Federal Retirees’ Southern Alberta branch, Richard Chevrier, acted as co-moderator for the April 24 election candidates’ forum. The Southern Alberta branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees held a candidates’ forum on April 24, 2023,…
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Westminster Abbey will be the site for King Charles III’s upcoming coronation and has held every coronation of a British monarch since 1066. King Charles III’s coronation will take place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London,…
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The PSHCP administrator is set to change on July 1, and plan members have been asked to complete positive enrolment ahead of the changeover. This survey is now closed, and we’d like to sincerely thank all the Federal Retirees…
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