Paula Bigger (candidate, and former Minister of Transportation), Richard Savidant (volunteer and event organizer) and Shirley Pierce (Advocacy Program Officer for Prince Edward Island) at the Summerside Branch all-candidates meet and greet during the recent provincial election. April saw…
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Robert Giroux, Ottawa branch president thanks Sherry Romanado, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors for delivering opening remarks at the Branch AGM on April 30 on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi. We are also grateful to…
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On budget day, we highlighted the main promises that could impact our members. We have provided a more in-depth analysis of proposed retirement security initiatives, and in the coming weeks, we will share a closer look at what the…
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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. Workplace safety is an important issue in Canada and…
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Does your retirement future look bright? Please note that this event will be carried out in English. Subsequent sessions in French may be offered if demand warrants. Federal Retirees has joined forces with Preferred Partner Tradex and HealthPartners to…
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In March 2019, the Advisory Council presented its long-awaited interim report covering the Council’s work to date on pharmacare, and providing initial recommendations. The Advisory Council was established with the mandate to consult with stakeholders and consider recommendations on…
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Julie Spencer (far right) is pictured with her fellow volunteers at the 2019 Central Okanagan Branch Annual General Meeting. There are as many types of retirement as there are retirees, and, for some, the lure of sunhats and lounge…
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The Treasury Board has announced the new PSHCP monthly contribution rates that will come into effect April 1, 2019. The contribution rates for retired members of the PSHCP with Supplementary coverage will be adjusted on April 1, 2019, to meet…
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International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day and, while recognizing the profound achievements of outstanding women is appropriate throughout the year, this day affords us all an opportunity to…
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Does your retirement future look bright? Please note that this event will be carried out in English. Subsequent sessions in French may be offered if demand warrants. Federal Retirees has joined forces with Preferred Partner Tradex and HealthPartners to…
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Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced what is expected to be the last cabinet shuffle in advance of this year’s federal election. Late last week, news broke that President of the Treasury Board and long-time MP, Scott Brison, would…
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On September 11 at 11:00 a.m. ADT, the National Association of Federal Retirees will be hosting a live, interactive telephone town hall for the upcoming New Brunswick provincial election. Moderated by Atlantic District Director Léonard Leblanc, this special 1-hour election…
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