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Talk to your MP about improving long-term care March 17, 2023

You can talk to your MP about long-term care, and we can show you how.  The National Association of Federal Retirees asked for — and got — national standards for long-term care. Now, it’s time to take the next step….

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Taking the next step for home and long-term care March 16, 2023

Canadians have national standards for long-term care, but it’s time to make them enforceable.  Federal Retirees is calling on all levels of government to collaborate to fix long-term care.In response to the devastating conditions in long-term care facilities during the…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Algoma branch focuses on 2023 federal budget recommendations March 14, 2023

MP Terry Sheehan and Algoma branch president Linda MacDonald discuss Federal Retirees’ 2023 federal budget recommendations.   Federal Retirees Algoma branch president, Linda MacDonald, met with MP Terry Sheehan at his constituency office in Sault Ste. Marie on Jan. 25….

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Advocacy Spotlight: Nanaimo and area branch participates in health-care roundtable March 2, 2023

Nanaimo branch volunteers recently participated in a health-care roundtable event, where they spoke about the Association’s recommendations for a national seniors strategy.   In January, Nanaimo and area branch past-president Bob Willis and advocacy liaison Marg Smith attended a seniors’…

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Seeking passionate pension advocates March 1, 2023

Make a difference in the lives of your fellow federal retirees as a volunteer on the Public Service Pension Advisory Committee (PSPAC).   Recruitment for this role is now closed. Please sign up to receive our emails, so we can…

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A well-deserved honour February 23, 2023

Sayward Montague, Federal Retirees’ director of advocacy and a passionate supporter of older Canadians and veterans, has been recognized for her important contributions.   Congratulations to Sayward Montague, our director of advocacy, who has been named one of “2023’s top…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Federal Retirees instrumental in ACVA recommendations February 17, 2023

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs released its recommendations on the “marriage after 60” clause — and the influence of the Association’s own brief is evident.   The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) has long advocated for…

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FAQ on the Public Service Health Care Plan renewal February 14, 2023

This article was updated on March 25, 2024. Please refer to the new version, as the information on this page may be out of date.  With the new PSHCP deal set to come into force in July, we’ve collected the…

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A look ahead at 2023 January 25, 2023

As 2023 dawns, Federal Retirees discusses the political landscape and what it means for the Association’s advocacy goals.   Last year was supposed to be fruitful for some of Federal Retirees’ priorities — pharmacare, long-term care standards and OAS increases,…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Continuing to push for an Alberta seniors advocate January 19, 2023

It’s more important than ever to ensure older Albertans and their caregivers have a dedicated and independent advocate protecting their rights and interests.   Federal Retirees volunteers continue to push for the return of an independent and effective seniors advocate…

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Webinar recording: Weathering stock market volatility and other financial challenges ahead December 16, 2022

Federal Retirees members were invited to a virtual webinar with Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick on Nov. 2. If you missed it, the recording is now available for viewing.   If you missed Globe and Mail columnist…

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Welcoming the new PSHCP December 6, 2022

Sayward Montague, director of advocacy for Federal Retirees, and CEO Anthony Pizzino were among the team that negotiated hard for the renewed PSHCP. Photo: Dave Chan   Helen Fontaine can’t ever remember a time when she needed health coverage and…

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