Elections

British Columbia’s COVID-19 election projects a majority for Horgan Nov 6, 2020

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…

Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 election ushers in a majority for Moe Nov 6, 2020

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…

British Columbia election: Hear from the candidates Oct 23, 2020

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…

B.C. provincial election: Join us for a webinar Oct 13, 2020

Calling all Federal Retirees members based in British Columbia! Join us for an exciting webinar on Oct. 16.   On October 16 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, the National Association of Federal Retirees and the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of…

Saskatchewan election: Federal Retirees and SSM want to make seniors issues a priority during leaders’ debate Oct 13, 2020

Our members, and older adults in Saskatchewan, deserve to know how parties will address older adult care if they form government.   On Oct. 14, provincial party leaders in Saskatchewan will square off in a debate in advance of the…

Saskatchewan 2020 Election: Take a stand for older citizens’ health care! Oct 13, 2020

Tell your Saskatchewan election candidates to prioritize older adult health care using Federal Retirees’ online tools.   The Saskatchewan 2020 provincial election will take place on Oct. 26. With this short fall election, Federal Retirees is focusing its efforts on…

British Columbia 2020 provincial election: Transforming care for seniors in BC Oct 9, 2020

Tell your BC election candidates to set improved health care for older adults as a top priority using Federal Retirees’ online tools.   On Sept. 21, 2020, a snap election was called in British Columbia to take place on Oct….

New Brunswick’s COVID-19 election ushers in a majority for Higgs’ PCs Sept 15, 2020

On Sept. 14, voters in New Brunswick headed to the polls and delivered a majority government for Blaine Higgs’ Progressive Conservative party. It was the first province in Canada to hold an election during the global coronavirus pandemic. A total…

New Brunswick Election 2020: Speak up for health and older adult care! Sept 3, 2020

Join us in making sure health care and older adult care are top priorities in the 2020 New Brunswick election!  On August 17, 2020, a general election was called in New Brunswick and will take place on September 14, 2020….

First cabinet of the 43rd Parliament announced – what does it mean for Federal Retirees? Nov 20, 2019

  This afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the first cabinet of the 43rd Parliament of Canada. The Liberal party was re-elected in the general election held on Oct. 21, 2019, with a minority government. The Liberal party saw some significant losses…

Liberals return to power with minority in an election win very different from 2015 Oct 22, 2019

  Canadians woke up this morning to Liberals returning to power with Canada’s 13th minority government.  The 2019 election was supposed to be a Liberal-Conservative race with four other parties and a couple of independents along for the ride as…

Have your questions been answered? Oct 16, 2019