Tell your Saskatchewan election candidates to prioritize older adult health care using Federal Retirees’ online tools. The Saskatchewan 2020 provincial election will take place on Oct. 26. With this short fall election, Federal Retirees is focusing its efforts on…
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Tell your BC election candidates to set improved health care for older adults as a top priority using Federal Retirees’ online tools. On Sept. 21, 2020, a snap election was called in British Columbia to take place on Oct….
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Curious about Reach 338 – our new advocacy initiative? We’ll be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 13! The National Association of Federal Retirees is building a nationwide network of advocates to advance our mission – to significantly improve…
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The Ontario Divisional Court has found the Ford government did not have the authority to end OHIP’s Out-of-Country Travellers Program. A three-judge panel of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court ruled unanimously in favour of an application…
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Dr. Andrea Charise urges Canadians to embrace a more nuanced view of aging, one that is not inextricably tied to disease and decline. Photo: Andy King As Canadians, we often hear and read about aging as an ominous crisis—a threatening wave…
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Federal Retirees has been able to secure a firm commitment from our long-time partner, Johnson Insurance, that existing MEDOC policy holders will receive emergency travel insurance, which includes COVID-19 and non-COVID-19-related emergency travel coverage up to the $10 million policy…
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Of course, bargains and savings are great, but what older Canadians really want for National Seniors Day is meaningful change. Earlier this month, we reached out to the Federal Retirees community to ask a simple question: What would mean…
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Association president Jean-Guy Soulière wishes all Canadians a very happy International Day of Older Persons on Oct. 1! As we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons, we should reflect on the importance of a vibrant and healthy demographic…
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Implementing national standards for long-term care, home care and other older adult care will ensure a baseline level of quality care for older Canadians, regardless of where they live. Last month, Federal Retirees launched its long-term and home care campaign…
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The federal government has outlined its plan to support Canadians hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic in a new speech from the throne. Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It…
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CPP Investments will be holding virtual public meetings to discuss the financial state of the CPP Fund and its investment activities. This October, CPP Investments – the organization responsible for investing CPP contributions not immediately needed to pay benefits…
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On Sept. 14, voters in New Brunswick headed to the polls and delivered a majority government for Blaine Higgs’ Progressive Conservative party. It was the first province in Canada to hold an election during the global coronavirus pandemic. A total…
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