Join Federal Retirees in calling for budget 2021 to improve retirement security and health care for Canadians. The federal government has launched an online consultation – open until February 19 – called Let’s Talk Budget 2021 in preparation for the…
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The government has announced new testing and quarantine rules for international travellers. Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was first published. It was last updated on Feb. 12, 2021. On Feb. 9,…
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A recent order from Alberta’s finance minister has taken control of the pensions of hundreds of thousands of Albertans. In the ongoing saga involving the Alberta public pension funds and the UCP government, it was revealed in mid-January that…
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Hear from the Newfoundland and Labrador election candidates by viewing the video recording of our election webinar townhall, moderated by Léonard LeBlanc. On Feb. 3, the National Association of Federal Retirees hosted a live webinar townhall for the upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election. This special 1.5-hour election discussion…
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Now, you can make the switch to DDS online! With the DDS option, your annual membership fees are deducted directly from your pension. This article was updated on Nov. 17 2023. Please refer to the new version, as the information…
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On Jan. 29, the Government of Canada announced new restrictions on international travel. Effective Jan. 31, all flights from Canada to Mexico and the Caribbean have been suspended until April 30, 2021. Additionally, beginning at midnight (11:59 p.m. EST) on…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of our four advocacy priorities and the gaps in health and seniors’ care. According to a recent article in Hill Times Research, the National Association of Federal Retirees has been ranked among…
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Older adults in Newfoundland and Labrador deserve an integrated continuum of health and community care that meets their unique needs at different stages of life. On Jan. 25, 2021, a snap election was called in Newfoundland and Labrador to…
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Federal Retirees and the federal public service unions want to make sure Treasury Board gets the message – PSHCP renewal is long overdue. Improvements to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a top priority for the National Association of…
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The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has released the 2021 Quebec taxable benefits calculations for the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP). Since 1993, employer contributions toward some group insurance plans – including health and dental – are considered a…
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Prime Minister Trudeau shuffled his cabinet last week, prompting new mandate letters and fueling election speculation. On a quiet Friday afternoon with half of Ottawa scrambling to prepare for a weekend snowstorm, the Prime Minister’s Office released a new…
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Effective Jan. 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all air passengers five years of age or older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling from another country to Canada. Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be…
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