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Jacques Lambert appointed to Public Service Health Care Plan Administration Authority Board of Directors Oct 26, 2017

Federal Retirees is pleased to announce that Jacques Lambert, Director from the District of Quebec, has been appointed by the President of the Treasury Board to the Public Service Health Care Plan Administration Authority Board of Directors for a three-year…

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Federal Retirees to Appeal Federal Court PSHCP Decision Oct 2, 2017

The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSCHP) is governed by an Administrative Authority and Partners’ Committee, representing Federal Retirees, active employees and the employer. Decisions about the Plan are made by consensus or, under a Memorandum of Understanding, through binding…

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October 1 — National Seniors Day Sept 29, 2017

Each year, October 1st is set aside to recognize the important contributions of Canadian seniors. Intended to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, National Seniors Day gives us all an opportunity to pay tribute to the…

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PSHCP Legal Case Update Aug 24, 2017

Earlier this month, the Federal Court of Canada released its decision in the matter of the National Association of Federal Retirees and its named applicants who were challenging the decision by the Treasury Board of Canada to increase the health…

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Mourning the Passing of Louise Bergeron Aug 22, 2017

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our colleague, Louise Bergeron, was tragically killed in an automobile accident on August 16, 2017, while on vacation in Québec. Louise joined the National Association of Federal Retirees on April…

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Enhanced security measures to the U.S. July 21, 2017

Beginning July 19, for all flights to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all personal electronic devices larger than a smartphone, such as laptops, tablets and consoles, be removed from protective carrying cases, covers and/ or packaging and have…

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Appointment of New Governor General a Proud Day for Public Servants July 14, 2017

The announcement by the Prime Minister of the appointment this fall of Canadian astronaut, engineer, scientist and corporate director Julie Payette as the 29th Governor General of Canada is heartily welcomed by the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees)….

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Federal Retirees thoughts with those affected by British Columbia wildfires July 12, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the news of the aggressive wildfires devastating British Columbia and our thoughts are with all evacuees and affected communities.   Up-to-the-minute information about all current wildfires is available on the dedicated Government of B.C. web…

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Federal Retirees Celebrates Canada 150 June 28, 2017

Photo credit:  Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia View the large image Dressed in their iconic red serge, over 100 Mounties posed shoulder-to-shoulder on North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge – one of Canada’s top picturesque tourist attractions. The event,…

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Federal Retirees Welcomes Volunteers to the Claude Edwards Building June 19, 2017

Last Thursday, the National Association of Federal Retirees welcomed 120 volunteers for a tour of the recently rededicated Claude Edwards building, named for Claude A. Edwards, who served as president of the Federal Superannuates National Association from 1989 to 1998….

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Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick delivers Keynote Address to AMM June 14, 2017

From left to right: Andrew McGillivary, Director of Communications and Marketing; Jean-Guy Soulière, President; Michael Wernick, Clerk of the Privy Council of Canada; Simon Coakeley, CEO.   Ottawa, June 14, 2017 — Michael Wernick, the Clerk of the Privy Council, Secretary…

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Federal Retirees Salutes all Public Servants during National Public Service Week June 12, 2017

​ June 11-17, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of the National Public Service Week: Serving Canadians Better Act in 1992.  Its objective is to “recognize the value of the services rendered by federal public service employees” and…

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