On December 21, Federal Retirees submitted a pointed letter to the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, in response to the government’s “Enhancing Retirement Security for Canadians” consultation. Despite the consultation’s narrow focus on pension…
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Federal Retirees’ President Jean-Guy Soulière (left) and the Honourable Filomena Tassi (right). On November 26, National Association of Federal Retirees President Jean-Guy Soulière and Director of Advocacy Sayward Montague had a productive and informative meeting with new Minister of Seniors,…
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At time when Statistics Canada estimates that 12 per cent of senior families and 28.5 per cent of single seniors qualify as low income — articles continue to be published attacking one of the most cost-effective and proven ways to…
Read articleLast week, media reported that 270,000 veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP and their survivors between 2003 and 2010 have been affected by calculation errors on disability pensions to the tune of $165-million. Some of the most vulnerable…
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At the end of each year, the Treasury Board provides the Association with information on the pension indexing increase that is effective on January 1st. The pension indexation rate effective January 1, 2019, is 2.2%. Information on the calculation of…
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Despite a decision made by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in March to reverse the application of a 6% sales tax on insurance premiums outlined in the 2017 Saskatchewan budget, Federal Retirees are still awaiting their refunds. Now, following persistent follow…
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Since it’s introduction two years ago, Bill C-27 has been sitting on the order paper. While it hasn’t been put through its parliamentary paces, it certainly has not been forgotten. Federal Retirees, along with members of the Canadian Coalition for…
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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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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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This week the Office of the Prime Minister issued the first mandate letter to the newly appointed Minister of Seniors. The Minister’s mandate letter sets out the main priorities and objectives of their role. Among the key priorities outlined…
Read articleThe Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has cleared finance minister Bill Morneau of a conflict of interest in his introduction of pensions Bill C-27. While the finance minister’s decisions have not technically been deemed illegal,…
Read articleOn 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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