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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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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CPI tracks how the average cost of a basket of goods and services changes over time. It captures price movements in areas like food, housing and transportation. Every January, the pensions of federal public servants and veterans increase to help…
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Pension increases for retired members and their survivors are calculated annually using Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada. At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with the pension indexation…
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In her message to members, Gisèle Tassé-Goodman, Federal Retirees’ newly elected board chair, reflects on the path ahead. We are pleased to introduce Gisèle Tassé-Goodman as the newly elected chair of your national board of directors. Gisèle begins her term…
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The Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop brought together women veterans, researchers, advocates and parliamentarians for a day of engagement, discussion and action. On Oct. 30, 2025, Federal Retirees co-hosted the Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop, in collaboration with the Centre…
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We’re pleased to announce that Gisèle Tassé-Goodman has been elected as the Association’s national board chair. The National Association of Federal Retirees is pleased to announce that Gisèle Tassé-Goodman has been elected as the Association’s national board chair at a…
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Canada Life is reaching out to members who haven’t updated their PSHCP positive enrolment information in the last two years. As a member of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP), it’s important…
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Budget 2025 proposes changes that could affect RCMP disability pensions, and we’re taking a closer look at what this may mean for those who served. Budget 2025 puts forward a number of wide-ranging proposals, many of which are still unclear…
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Federal Retires member Nancy Payne is this year’s Silver Cross Mother. Nancy is pictured here with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Deputy of the Governor General and Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner. Photo: Dave Chan Cpl. Randy Payne was…
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Join Collette’s virtual travel event for Federal Retirees members on Nov. 18 and unlock special savings on unforgettable tours. Join Danielle Martins, sales support manager with our preferred partner, Collette, for an exclusive online session designed for curious travellers. Taking place on…
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Today’s federal budget offers some progress, but not enough to address the challenges facing Canada’s aging population. The National Association of Federal Retirees is concerned that today’s federal budget does not include meaningful action on our key advocacy priorities. With…
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