From left to right, Kathy Manzo and Carol Grieco, walk their dogs in a community park. The longtime friends met on the job in 1973 and have supported each other ever since. World Mental Health Day, coming up on Oct….
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On Oct. 28, join our free webinar, offering tools for resilience, adaptability and clarity in uncertain times. Change is a constant — but thriving through it is possible. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, shifting roles or adapting to evolving workplace…
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National Seniors Day is a celebration — but it’s also a call to action. (From left: Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean, Federal Retirees acting board chair Hélène Nadeau and CEO Anthony Pizzino.) Oct. 1 marks National Seniors Day…
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Our board leadership titles have changed: “president” is now “national board chair” and “vice-president” is now “national board vice-chair.” The Association is providing this update to keep all members well-informed about the organization’s governance. Until recently, the director chairing the…
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Women veterans across Canada are gathering in Ottawa on Oct. 30 to build connections, exchange ideas and move the ACVA report into action. Apply now to be at the table. Call for participants Thank you for your interest in the…
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Ontario district director Ted Young sets the tone for the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards with a warm welcome. He co-hosted the event with acting Association president Hélène Nadeau. Photo: Dave Chan Behind every successful branch event, advocacy campaign or membership…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is seeking a volunteer to serve as an advocacy program officer (APO) in Alberta. Apply today! As an APO, you will assist branches in developing advocacy plans that support national campaigns. You’ll coordinate…
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Ümit Kiziltan has joined our volunteer team as the advocacy program officer for Ottawa and Nunavut. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Ümit Kiziltan as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Ottawa and Nunavut. Ümit is an economist and…
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Karen Breeck, a retired physician and veteran as well as a member and volunteer of Federal Retirees, is leading the call to make June 12 a day of action — not just recognition — for women veterans across Canada. This…
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Congratulations to Louis Dumas, the 2025 APEX Career Contribution Award winner! The National Association of Federal Retirees is proud to sponsor the 2025 APEX Career Contribution Award — and even prouder to recognize this year’s recipient, Louis Dumas, for his…
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The CPP fund continues to grow, even in uncertain times, delivering value for current and future retirees. Internationally recognized as one of world’s top-performing public pension funds, CPP Investments, the organisation responsible for managing the funds of the Canada Pension…
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Federal Retirees congratulates Stephanie McLean on her appointment as secretary of state for seniors. The National Association of Federal Retirees extends its sincere congratulations to Stephanie McLean on her appointment as secretary of state for seniors. Supporting older Canadians —…
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