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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On April 7, members of the National Association of Federal Retirees will receive a special call from Canada’s federal seniors minister, the Honourable Deb Schulte. Working with Federal Retirees, Minister Schulte and MP Stéphane Lauzon, parliamentary secretary to the minister…
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On March 29, the Prime Minister announced the contribution of $9 million in funding to support Canadian seniors impacted by COVID-19. The funding will be distributed through United Way Canada for local organizations to support practical services to Canadian seniors. These…
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Be sure to take the time to check in with yourself and care for your mental health. The COVID-19 global pandemic is disrupting routines and expectations, and complicating access to groceries, medication and our family and friends. We’re all…
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On March 24, 2020, the Government of Canada implemented temporary changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these temporary measures was a relaxing of the 100-day dispensing limit for maintenance…
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Sage, our quarterly magazine, is brimming with engaging and informative articles about issues that matter to members. Further to Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guibeault’s recent announcement, the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) is taking immediate action to get funding…
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Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière is still hard at work but minding his social distance. We are living in unprecedented times. Even though we are a seniors’ organization and most of us have lived through much in our lives,…
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In this third installment of our “Rounding up budgets” series, budget season continues with the government of New Brunswick releasing its fiscal plan in early March 2020. This is an important budget given the challenges New Brunswick’s health-care system has…
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From left to right, Federal Retirees member and veteran, Dr. Karen Breeck; Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Lawrence MacAulay; Federal Retirees director of advocacy, Sayward Montague. Earlier this month, Federal Retirees CEO Simon Coakeley…
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Stay informed and be wary of scammers who will use this public health crisis to try to take advantage of others. Federal Retirees members may have noticed articles pointing out several COVID-19 related scams that have arisen. A quick…
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The MEDOC policy that is purchased by members of Federal Retirees is a combination of trip cancellation insurance and medical insurance that supplements the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP). All PSHCP provisions and coverage for PSHCP members and…
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