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Federal Retirees appears at Senate Committee to Speak on Phoenix-related issue June 6, 2019

  Today, National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) CEO Simon Coakeley addressed the Senate Finance Committee on the implementation of certain provisions of Bill C-97, the Budget Implementation Act. The provisions Coakeley discussed would modify the treatment of employees…

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Report on Federal Public Pension Plans – Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018 Apr 25, 2019

  As of 2000, PSP Investments invests funds for the pension plans of the Public Service, Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. It is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers with 700 employees…

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Two-Day Pre-Retirement Course in Ottawa from June 26 to 27 Apr 15, 2019

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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Two-Day Pre-Retirement Course in Ottawa May 28-29 Mar 6, 2019

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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Draft legislation proposed to address gross vs. net Phoenix repayment issue Jan 17, 2019

  Federal Retirees applauds the Federal government for finally proposing new measures to support employees who were forced to reimburse a salary overpayment to their employers – a measure that’s particularly relevant to those impacted by the federal Phoenix pay…

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Get involved — Budget 2019 Consultations Sept 20, 2018

​   This fall, members of the House of Commons Finance committee will review recommendations from across the country on what should be included in the 2019 budget. As we do every year, the National Association of Federal Retirees submitted…

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Federal Retirees ask government to prioritize Seniors Strategy, Retirement Security and a solution to the Phoenix fiasco in 2019 budget Sept 14, 2018

This fall, members of the House of Commons Finance committee will review recommendations from across the country on what should be included in the 2019 budget. The National Association of Federal Retirees submitted a written brief outlining our priorities and…

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Pre-Retirement Course in the National Capital Region Aug 20, 2018

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 deliver a pre-retirement course aimed at demystifying…

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Federal Retirees Proudly Sponsors APEX Career Contribution Award June 29, 2018

Federal Retirees’ CEO Simon Coakeley (left) and President Jean-Guy Soulière (right) caught up with award recipient Steve Verheul (middle) at this year’s Federal Retirees Volunteer Recognition Dinner on June 20.     The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees)…

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Federal Retirees Remembers June 15, 2018

Canada’s national flag flying at half-mast during National Public Service Week at the Claude Edwards Building in Ottawa in memory of the passing of Federal Retirees members.   On the last workday during National Public Service Week, the National Association…

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Auditor General Report on Phoenix Pay System an “incomprehensible failure” May 30, 2018

  On May 29th, 2018, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada released seven reports, including “Building and Implementing the Phoenix Pay System” which was focused on whether Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) effectively and efficiently managed and…

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Treasury Board Update: Settlement Agreement Reached in LGBTQ2 Class Action May 18, 2018

  This is to notify you that a Final Settlement Agreement has been reached in the Ross, Roy, Satalic class actions (also known as the LGBTQ2 class actions), which may be of interest to you.   Background Class actions were…

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