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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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs released its recommendations on the “marriage after 60” clause — and the influence of the Association’s own brief is evident. The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) has long advocated for…
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As 2023 dawns, Federal Retirees discusses the political landscape and what it means for the Association’s advocacy goals. Last year was supposed to be fruitful for some of Federal Retirees’ priorities — pharmacare, long-term care standards and OAS increases,…
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It’s more important than ever to ensure older Albertans and their caregivers have a dedicated and independent advocate protecting their rights and interests. Federal Retirees volunteers continue to push for the return of an independent and effective seniors advocate…
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The Federal Retirees community came together in 2022 to take action on seniors’ issues across the country. In 2022, Federal Retirees advocacy continued to focus on our four priorities: retirement income security, a national seniors strategy, veteran well-being and…
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Federal Retirees members were invited to a virtual webinar with Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick on Nov. 2. If you missed it, the recording is now available for viewing. If you missed Globe and Mail columnist…
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Our CEO, Anthony Pizzino, offers Association updates and shares his thoughts on what’s to come in a letter to members. As we approach the end of 2022, I’d like to share some thoughts from the CEO’s chair on our…
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Together with 15 like-minded organizations, Federal Retirees has joined the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism to fight age discrimination in Canada and abroad. On Nov. 30, the National Association of Federal Retirees partnered with the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, along…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees supports the ombudsman’s call for Veterans Affairs Canada, headed by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, to triage disability benefit applications based on unmet health and financial needs. Veterans’ Week is a time to honour and…
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Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome a new advocacy program officer — Renate Sutherland, who will be supporting branches and members in B.C. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Renate Sutherland as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome four advocacy program officers for Ontario (from top left Sheila Ducarme, Sharon McGovern, Linda MacDonald and Karen Dekold). Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Karen Dekold, Sheila Ducarme, Linda…
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