Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It was last updated on May 19, 2020. Canadian seniors had a much-anticipated announcement Tuesday from the federal government’s seniors minister, Deb Schulte, and…
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The Treasury Board has released its Report on the Public Service Pension Plan for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019, which was tabled April 11, 2020, in Parliament. The Report covers details on the plan, including the plan’s membership,…
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In our sixth installment of the budget round up series, we look at the spending plan released by the Ontario government on March 25, 2020. It is the first budget in Canada released after serious measures were implemented in response…
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Federal Retirees wishes to extend its heartfelt sympathies to the families, loved ones and shipmates of those members of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Navy who were killed tragically in the crash of the CH-148 Cyclone…
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The fifth instalment of our budget round-up series comes as governments across the country are acting to limit the spread of COVID-19, adapt our health-care system to respond to the pandemic, and support the economy, businesses and people dealing with…
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April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning to commemorate workers who have been killed or injured on the job, or who have suffered illness as a result of their work. We also honour the many loved ones, friends and…
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On April 24, 2020, the Government of Canada extended certain temporary changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) put in place on March 24, 2020, and implemented additional temporary changes that remain in effect until non-critical business is…
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In this fourth instalment of our “Rounding up budgets” series, budget season continues with the governments of Yukon and Quebec releasing their fiscal plans in early March 2020. Read on to learn more about these territorial and provincial budgets and…
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“It saddens me deeply to pass along the sincere condolences of all members of the National Association of Federal Retirees, to everyone touched by the senseless violence in Nova Scotia this weekend,” said national president Jean-Guy Soulière. “Our thoughts and…
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Even during this time of COVID-19, our amazing volunteers are reaching out to members, offering support and making a difference. National Volunteer Week takes place from April 19 to 25, 2020. National Volunteer Week is here, and that means it’s…
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To manage Canada’s drug supply in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments, along with pharmacists’ associations and regulators, have recommended that pharmacists limit the dispensing of prescription medication to a month’s supply. While this measure is effective in ensuring everyone…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the world, Russia and Saudi Arabia have been in an oil-price war. Both events bring significant economic insecurity. Millions are under stay-at-home orders, and applications for employment insurance are at an all-time high. Stocks…
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