In a post-pandemic world, the call for a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons has never been more compelling. The pandemic laid bare some stark inequities in society, particularly when it comes to the way we treat society’s…
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A UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is vital to ensure that the rights and well-being of older adults — in Canada and internationally — are protected. Ask Margaret Gillis why a United Nations Convention on the Rights…
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Federal Retirees congratulates Anne Miller (left, pictured with Association president Roy Goodall) for her outstanding dedication to serving Canada and Canadians. Congratulations to Anne Miller, winner of the 2024 APEX Career Contribution Award sponsored by the National Association of Federal…
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Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino delivered opening remarks, setting the stage for an engaging panel discussion on caregiving in Canada. To mark the beginning of National Caregiver Month on May 1, the National Association of Federal Retirees, the Canadian Centre…
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Windsor & Area Branch volunteer Larry Duffield shakes hands with the prime minister at a local advocacy event. Federal Retirees’ Windsor & Area Branch has focused on advocacy, and their work is paying off. As a direct result of their…
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Association CEO Anthony Pizzino shares his concerns about former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz’s new working group, announced in the 2024 federal budget. In March 2024, an open letter to the Minister of Finance of Canada and Provincial Finance…
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The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to support “fairness for every generation,” with a focus on new housing. At 430 pages, this year’s budget, “Fairness for Every Generation,” is not a quick read. With it, the…
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Jane Warren has volunteered for the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia, the Valley Community Learning Association and the Special Olympics to name a few. If they look, and “try it,” our experts say people living with disabilities can find…
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Federal Retirees representatives recently connected with Canada’s seniors minister on Association priorities. (From left: Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, president Roy Goodall, vice-president Hélène Nadeau and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan). The National Association of Federal Retirees met recently with Seniors…
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CRA scams can happen by phone, text, mail or email. Watch out for aggressive language and suspicious links or forms demanding personal information. Scammers are especially active during tax-filing season, and many Canadians find themselves targeted by criminals posing as…
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The Canadian Dental Care Plan is intended to help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents. Note: The Association does not provide individualized advice or counselling to members on which coverage options they should pursue…
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As part of our federal budget campaign, Fraser Valley West Branch member Mohni Khanna (far left) and branch president Ian Spence (far) connected with MP Sukh Dhaliwal. Aging in place panel discussion draws a crowd Last September, Federal Retirees’ Fraser…
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