Longtime Federal Retirees member and volunteer Megan Williams is pictured here weaving in her Lunenburg, N.S., studio. Association president Roy Goodall is sad to announce the passing of longtime member and volunteer Megan Williams, who died peacefully at home in…
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Tabled Tuesday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement focuses on two key challenges: supporting middle class finances and making housing more affordable. On Nov. 21, deputy prime minister and minister of finance Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s 2023…
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The federal government has announced a data breach involving two companies that provide relocation support for employees. Important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It was last updated on Nov. 30, 2023. The National…
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Pension increases for retired members and their survivors are calculated annually using Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada. At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on…
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In his update to members, Federal Retirees’ president, Roy Goodall, discusses the current state of the problematic Canada Life transition. If you have questions about your Public Service Health Care Plan, including questions about your coverage or current claims,…
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The PSHCP covers a wide variety of health-related services and products, including vision care, physiotherapy, nursing services and prescription drugs, to name a few. The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a voluntary health-care plan for federal employees,…
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With an election on the horizon, now is the time to create a healthier future for aging in Manitoba. As Manitobans head to the polls Oct. 3, those of us who advocate for seniors are concerned that valuable work…
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In a letter to the Federal Retirees community, Association president Roy Goodall addresses the ongoing issues with the PSHCP transition to Canada Life. Dear members, As we know, many pensioners have faced serious challenges with the transition of the…
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Amy Baldry, Association advocacy coordinator, speaks at a recent Algonquin Valley Branch community event. The Algonquin Valley Branch recently hosted an evening information session to highlight the advocacy work of the National Association of Federal Retirees. This information session…
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Federal Retirees is bringing member experiences with Canada Life forward to the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The Association is aware Canada Life is experiencing a high volume of calls during this transition period. In turn, members have faced…
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We mark our 60th anniversary, the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and we look forward to a busy and productive year. As we approach the annual meeting of members on June 20 to 22, my mind is on your…
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On the last working day of National Public Service Week, Canada’s national flag flies at half-mast at the Association’s national office in memory of Federal Retirees members who have passed away. In 2018, the National Association of Federal Retirees…
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