It’s time to travel
After several years of dedicated volunteer work for Federal Retirees, national board member Connie Kehler plans to travel more when she steps down in June.
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Veterans incensed by budget clauses
The budget invested in Veterans Affairs Canada’s benefit processing, but failed to correct a wrong that has and will continue to cost some veterans.
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Making a difference through volunteerism
Federal Retirees advocacy program officers like the way the volunteer work allows them to give back, ensure seniors are being treated fairly and continue to make a difference for generations to come.
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The truth about our pension plans Patrick Imbeau
What does a federal pension look like? Sage takes a closer look at federal pensions.
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Chair today, strong tomorrow
Chair yoga and tai chi are both beneficial and particularly helpful for those who have mobility challenges.
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The approaching caregiving crisis
One-time U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter once said there are four kinds of people: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers. Sage explores the issue.
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A pioneer among women
In her career, Kathie King rose to the rank of staff sergeant in the RCMP. In retirement, she volunteers for her local hospital, as seen in the photo above, and for Federal Retirees. Photo: Compliments of Kathie King A pioneer…
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Dementia-friendly cities
Jim Mann, who spent his career working for Air Canada, was first diagnosed with dementia in 2007. He’s been volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia ever since. Photo: Mohammed J. Alsaber A few years ago, Jim Mann took…
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Picking the right pet Patrick Langston
A 2025 Ipsos poll found that 80 per cent of Canadians over the age of 55 with pets reported social and emotional gains from their furry or feathery friends. Sage offers some tips on getting the right one. Mr. Fritz…
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The affordability gap Mick Gzowski
In an Abacus Data national survey, 67 per cent of respondents agreed that the cost of living where they live is the worst they remember. These days nobody’s loving their grocery bill. According to Statistics Canada, in September the price…
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The good, the bad and the ugly
Some changes to the pensions and benefits in Budget 2025 are welcome while others are decidedly not. On Nov. 18, 2025, the federal government presented C-15, the Budget Implementation Act, which at the time of writing, had completed its second…
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‘When I see a need, I take action’
As Gisèle Tassé-Goodman learned more about Federal Retirees, she became increasingly passionate about applying her governance leadership to advance the organization’s advocacy agenda. She is now doing just that as Federal Retirees’ national board chair. Tassé-Goodman was photographed at Zibi,…
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