At the end of each year, the Treasury Board provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on the pension indexing increase that is effective Jan. 1. The pension indexation rate effective Jan. 1, 2021, is one per cent….
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On Sept. 24, voters in British Columbia headed to the polls as the second province in Canada to hold an election during the global coronavirus pandemic. Though votes are still being tallied with final results expected by mid-November, election night…
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On Sept. 26, voters in Saskatchewan headed to the polls and delivered a majority government for Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party. This is the fourth consecutive majority mandate for this party. Saskatchewan was the third province in Canada to hold an…
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The story of the No. 2 Construction Battalion is an important aspect of Canadian history and shows the passion, bravery and dedication of Black Canadians during the First World War. Honour Before Glory is a powerful one-hour docudrama that pays…
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CAF veteran Dr. Karen Breeck has taken some important lessons from two decades of military service, including how fortunate we are to be Canadian. “I remember hearing stories from astronauts about that life-altering moment when they first looked down…
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Peter Jackson’s They Shall Not Grow Old is a must-see cinematic tribute to those who served in the First World War. In the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the Imperial War…
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Hear from the B.C. election candidates by viewing the video recording of our election webinar townhall, moderated by Joyce Resin. On Oct. 16 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, the National Association of Federal Retirees and the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC (COSCO) hosted a live webinar townhall for the upcoming British Columbia provincial…
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If you’re struggling with gift-giving this season, let us help. A perfect gift for them – and a chance to win $10,000 for you! Whether you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gift for a federal retiree or you’re…
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We have excellent news for MEDOC subscribers! We’ve got great news to share. Since the government travel advisory related to COVID-19 was imposed in mid-March, federal retirees who enjoy travelling have been faced with unprecedented challenges. Johnson Insurance, our…
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Share your opinions for Sage winter 2020. We’re proud of Sage magazine and we’ve published some great articles over the years, but one of our favourite aspects of the magazine is actually hearing from you, our members. Federal Retirees is…
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The Ontario Divisional Court has found the Ford government did not have the authority to end OHIP’s Out-of-Country Travellers Program. A three-judge panel of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court ruled unanimously in favour of an application…
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Dr. Andrea Charise urges Canadians to embrace a more nuanced view of aging, one that is not inextricably tied to disease and decline. Photo: Andy King As Canadians, we often hear and read about aging as an ominous crisis—a threatening wave…
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