Long-term care standards are in the works and it’s clear that accountability and enforceability are key ingredients. Health Standards Organization (HSO), the Standards of Council of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association are collaborating to develop two complementary national…
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Ontario needs a plan to ensure older adults can access safe, high-quality health care when they need it the most. As Ontarians get ready to head to the polls on June 2, the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal…
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Anne MacEwen has been a dedicated volunteer with the Summerside Branch since 2015 and is now taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Anne MacEwen as the new advocacy program officer…
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Doug Ford’s Ontario budget puts a focus on hospital infrastructure, with $10 billion for more hospitals and health-care centres. On the cover, Ontario Budget 2022’s 268-page document, there’s a sunset photograph of free-flowing traffic on Highway 401, sun-dappled skyscrapers in…
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Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as the advocacy program officer for the Quebec or Alberta district. The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Alberta…
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With the Ontario election on the horizon, it’s time to address healthy aging, access to health care and the crisis in long-term care. The last two years have been challenging for older Ontarians and their families — and for too…
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As PSHCP negotiations continue, Federal Retirees continues to work toward a fair deal that responds to members’ needs. It has been almost a year since negotiations to update the Public Service Health Care Plan formally started. The PSHCP has…
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Federal Retirees’ president has a message of thanks for our team of volunteers — and for all volunteers — during National Volunteer Week 2022. Can you imagine what would have happened during the past two plus years without volunteers?…
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Hélian Lizotte was elected president of the Association in June 2010, and this photograph accompanied his first ever president’s letter in the On Guard member newsletter. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our…
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The Liberal-NDP agreement promises action in seven key policy areas, including a commitment to move forward on a national pharmacare program. On March 22, 2022, the Liberals and NDP announced an agreement that would see the NDP support the…
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The Walrus and the National Association of Federal Retirees are teaming up for a very important virtual event exploring the topic of pharmacare. Would universal prescription drug coverage create a healthier Canada? Register now to join us for a…
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After an election-related delay, Federal Retirees is pleased to continue the PSHCP negotiations with renewed vigour. At a recent meeting, the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) plan member representatives were advised that Treasury Board Secretariat representatives have received…
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