Isobel Mackenzie, the seniors advocate in British Columbia, has been an outspoken leader on several related issues. Credit: Adrian Lam Federal Retirees is currently advocating for an independent seniors advocate in Alberta, and last year, the Association supported a…
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Seniors groups are calling for new national standards and a comprehensive seniors strategy that includes a commitment to work on older adult care. Credit: Cpl. Genevieve Beaulieu When the pandemic descended with particularly tragic consequences on vulnerable seniors in long-term…
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As the vaccine rollout continues across Canada, retirees are starting to consider what parts of their lives they missed most and want back. Credit: Dave Chan You’re never too old to miss your mom, and for Gary Springer, the hardest…
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Under the Canada Elections Act, the next election must be called prior to Oct. 16, 2023, but most minority governments have lasted fewer than two years. The Landscape Following the 2019 election, the Liberals ended up with a minority government,…
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Anxiety and stress play into a poor night’s sleep, but there are other factors, too, and unfortunately, age is one of them. You’re retired. You have a pension. Chances are, you’re no longer burdened with a mortgage. So, why…
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This year’s mega-recruitment drive had many rewards for its hardest-working volunteers, including a draw for a $10,000 cash prize. For Terry Davis, becoming a member of Federal Retirees is a no-brainer. “As a traveller, my big thing is having…
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The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is behind recommendations on policies related to vaccine distribution. In an ideal world, everyone would have access to a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. But we know there is a staggered supply…
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Josée Mayer volunteers for her branch of Federal Retirees, but she also volunteered for a COVID study when she had the virus in early 2020. Josée Mayer was likely one of Canada’s first COVID patients — and one of…
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It’s difficult to argue the system is protecting and promoting health when medication isn’t part of what’s covered. Out of all the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, Canada’s the only one with a universal, single-payer health…
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In their drive for profit and sustainability, Canadian pension plans have become some of the largest and most influential in the world. In the past couple of years, Canadian pension plans and their investments have been under increased scrutiny…
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Retirees have realized that life at the cottage isn’t just quiet and calming, it’s also far more COVID-free. Many are setting themselves up permanently at their one-time summer retreats. Maggie Munoz was just five years old when her mom…
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Federal Retirees volunteers have made the first year of Reach 338 a success. Last year we kicked off Reach 338 — our initiative to build a nationwide network of advocates to advance our mission of significantly improving the quality…
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