Federal Retirees members are wondering how the work stoppage will affect pension payments. More than 155,000 federal public servants are on strike after the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) failed to reach an agreement…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, a milestone that is only possible because of a team of dedicated volunteers. National Volunteer Week, from April 16 to 22, is an opportunity to celebrate…
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Federal Retirees’ two P.E.I. branches mobilized quickly for election activities. (Charlottetown Branch town hall panelists pictured above ― from left: Zach Bell, Progressive Conservative Party candidate; Douglas Dahn, NDP candidate; Judy Hughes, Liberal Party candidate and Peter Bevan-Baker, Green Party…
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The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to address inflation and make life more affordable for Canadians. The 2023 federal budget is boringly titled “A Made-in-Canada Plan.” It’s a Canadian response to global economic and supply…
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Association volunteers participated in budget campaigns across Canada to spread awareness of the need for investments in primary care, long-term care and caregiver support. In addition to the federal budget consultations currently underway, with a federal budget coming on…
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Federal Retirees’ branches are working hard from coast to coast, advocating for secure retirements and healthy aging. The Avalon-Burin Peninsula branch invited their members of Parliament to their annual general meeting in January. MP Ken McDonald attended the meeting….
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Prince Edward Island’s upcoming election is an opportunity to take action for the province’s older adults and their loved ones. Prince Edward Island goes to the polls April 3 to elect their next provincial government. The past three years…
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From troubling typos to urgent demands, here are our top five tips for spotting phishing scams, even the sophisticated ones. The premise behind phishing is simple — a fraudster masquerades as a reputable company, organization or person in email…
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MP Terry Sheehan and Algoma branch president Linda MacDonald discuss Federal Retirees’ 2023 federal budget recommendations. Federal Retirees Algoma branch president, Linda MacDonald, met with MP Terry Sheehan at his constituency office in Sault Ste. Marie on Jan. 25….
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We mark our 60th anniversary, the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and we look forward to a busy and productive year. Happy New Year. This is the first edition of Sage in 2023 and my first opportunity to bid…
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Nanaimo branch volunteers recently participated in a health-care roundtable event, where they spoke about the Association’s recommendations for a national seniors strategy. In January, Nanaimo and area branch past-president Bob Willis and advocacy liaison Marg Smith attended a seniors’…
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Sayward Montague, Federal Retirees’ director of advocacy and a passionate supporter of older Canadians and veterans, has been recognized for her important contributions. Congratulations to Sayward Montague, our director of advocacy, who has been named one of “2023’s top…
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