Back from the brink June 19, 2026
A team of inveterate public servants helped save the whooping crane, North America’s tallest bird, whose numbers had dwindled to 22 birds in the 1940s.
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Canada’s robotic triumph June 18, 2026
Public servants at the National Research Council worked alongside private-sector companies to build the Canadarm.
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A hardier rose would smell as sweet June 17, 2026
Federal scientists managed to breed a series of roses that are hardy enough to withstand Canadian winters when covered by a snowfall instead of artificial protection.
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Protecting the world from Ebola June 16, 2026
Scientists at the National Microbiology Lab of the Public Health Agency of Canada developed a vaccine to protect Canadians and others from the Zaire strain of Ebola.
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Canada’s father of biomedical engineering June 15, 2026
Jack Hopps benefited from his own invention later in life.
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Invisible No More: From report to implementation June 12, 2026
Two years after Invisible No More, the work to improve outcomes for women veterans continues.
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Andrew Campbell named 2026 APEX Career Contribution Award winner June 9, 2026
Andrew Campbell, recipient of the 2026 APEX Career Contribution Award, is photographed with Federal Retirees’ national board chair, Gisèle Tassé-Goodman, at the 2026 APEX Leadership Summit. The APEX Career Contribution Award honours executives whose leadership, dedication and long-term contributions have…
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Federal Retirees raises concerns about Alberta health-care changes May 27, 2026
Alberta’s Bill 11 could significantly change how some health services are delivered and funded in the province. In late December 2025, the Alberta government quietly and quickly passed Bill 11: the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2). Among the…
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Welcome to the new Federal Retirees website May 19, 2026
Our new website is here, with easier navigation, helpful new features and a better experience across devices. Welcome to the new online home of Federal Retirees. We’ve launched a new website with a refreshed design, improved mobile experience and updated…
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Spring economic update offers short-term supports but leaves gaps for aging Canadians May 14, 2026
The economic update included affordability measures, but progress on key longer-term issues, including pharmacare and equitable access to medications, remains limited. The spring economic update includes initiatives for older Canadians, such as affordability and fraud protection measures, building on the…
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Canada Life reports cyber incident May 14, 2026
Canada Life has confirmed that no sensitive personal information was impacted for public service plan members in a recent cyber incident. Canada Life has reported a recent cyber incident, noting that the issue has been contained and services continue as…
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