The National Association of Federal Retirees joins Canadians across the country in mourning the four Canadian Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright, Alberta, on Oct. 17. The National Association of Federal Retirees…
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Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino and senior advisor Patrick Imbeau appeared before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs to discuss Bill C-15. Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, joined by Patrick Imbeau, senior advisor, retirement security, appeared…
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CPI tracks how the average cost of a basket of goods and services changes over time. It captures price movements in areas like food, housing and transportation. Every January, the pensions of federal public servants and veterans increase to help…
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The Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop brought together women veterans, researchers, advocates and parliamentarians for a day of engagement, discussion and action. On Oct. 30, 2025, Federal Retirees co-hosted the Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop, in collaboration with the Centre…
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Federal Retires member Nancy Payne is this year’s Silver Cross Mother. Nancy is pictured here with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Deputy of the Governor General and Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner. Photo: Dave Chan Cpl. Randy Payne was…
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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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Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino applauds Wednesday’s ACVA report on the experiences of women veterans and asserts the Association will “be here to help ensure” the government follows through on the recommendations. National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) is…
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With RCMP150 on the horizon, find out how you can get involved. Nearly 150 years ago, Parliament passed an act that allowed for the creation of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) on May 23, 1873, which would go on…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees supports the ombudsman’s call for Veterans Affairs Canada, headed by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, to triage disability benefit applications based on unmet health and financial needs. Veterans’ Week is a time to honour and…
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Sunday, June 5 is Canadian Armed Forces Day, an opportunity to recognize the brave members — both past and present — of the Canadian Armed Forces. Canadian Armed Forces Day (CAFD) takes place on the first Sunday in June…
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Since 2018, VAC has been streamlining applications for male veterans with erectile dysfunction caused by medications for psychiatric conditions, but there is no equivalent process for female veterans. In 2018, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) changed its processes and streamlined…
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The “marriage after 60” clause: It’s time to get to the bottom of the issue and deliver solutions for veterans and their families. On April 29, 2022, Jean-Guy Soulière, president, and Anthony Pizzino, CEO of the National Association of…
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