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Quebec 2022 provincial elections: Overview of seniors’ issues Sept 29, 2022

With Quebec’s election on the horizon, the National Association of Federal Retirees explores what members, retirees and older adults in the province need to know.   As the Quebec election campaign enters its final stretch with the Coalition avenir Québec…

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Quebec election: What we heard from the candidates Sept 20, 2022

Hear from the Quebec election candidates by viewing the video recording of our webinar town hall, moderated by Quebec district director Jacques Lambert.   On Sep. 13, the National Association of Federal Retirees hosted a live webinar town hall for the upcoming Quebec provincial election.  This special 1.5-hour election…

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National Association of Federal Retirees demands major investment in seniors’ care and well-being from Quebec’s next government Aug 25, 2022

Quebec needs a clear plan to ensure that its health-care system can meet the needs of an aging population that deserves to be treated with dignity.   As Quebecers get ready to head to the polls on Oct. 3, the…

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Quebec votes 2022: Modernizing services and care for Quebec seniors Aug 18, 2022

A Quebec election is coming. Now is the time to invest in the dignity and well-being of today’s — and tomorrow’s — seniors.  The past 2 1/2 years have been difficult and too often tragic for Quebec seniors and their…

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Ontario elects second, larger Tory majority June 7, 2022

Ontario PC leader Doug Ford has won a second majority government with a campaign focused on economic concerns, creating jobs through strategic investments and building highways. credit: Bruce Reeve   On June 2, voters in Ontario gave the governing Progressive…

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Advocacy Spotlight: 2022 Ontario election June 1, 2022

Michele McCleave-Kennedy, NDP candidate for Sault Ste. Marie, speaks with Federal Retirees Algoma branch members at their meet-the-candidates event in advance of the Ontario election.   Kitchener-Waterloo Branch co-hosts all-candidates forum The Federal Retirees Kitchener-Waterloo and District Branch, in partnership…

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Enforcement and accountability are key to national standards in long-term care May 20, 2022

Long-term care standards are in the works and it’s clear that accountability and enforceability are key ingredients.   Health Standards Organization (HSO), the Standards of Council of Canada and the Canadian Standards Association are collaborating to develop two complementary national…

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Ontario Votes 2022: NDP leader Andrea Horwath on our issues May 17, 2022

Looking toward the election, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath breaks down her party’s platform and what’s planned for the province’s seniors.   Leader Andrea Horwath promises more to staff up long-term care homes and expand home care while also reducing…

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Ontario Votes 2022: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford on our issues May 17, 2022

Looking ahead to June’s provincial election, the Ontario Progressive Conservatives weigh in on Federal Retirees’ priorities. credit: Bruce Reeve   Doug Ford will invest $5 billion to bolster long-term care and another $1 billion to strengthen home care across the…

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Ontario Votes 2022: Green Party leader Mike Schreiner on our issues May 17, 2022

Federal Retirees was able to sit down (virtually) with Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner to talk about his party’s take on the Association’s advocacy priorities.   Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner promises to eliminate election gimmicks,…

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Ontario Votes 2022: Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca on our issues May 16, 2022

With a provincial election on the horizon, Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca joins Federal Retirees to discuss plans for older adult care.   Liberal leader Steven Del Duca promises more money for low-income seniors, long-term care and better housing…

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Ontario Budget 2022 and Doug Ford’s spending platform May 2, 2022

Doug Ford’s Ontario budget puts a focus on hospital infrastructure, with $10 billion for more hospitals and health-care centres.   On the cover, Ontario Budget 2022’s 268-page document, there’s a sunset photograph of free-flowing traffic on Highway 401, sun-dappled skyscrapers in…

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