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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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Join our British Columbia team as an advocacy program officer Sept 16, 2022

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in British Columbia.   The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for a volunteer to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in British Columbia….

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Federal Retirees collaborating to tackle ageism in Canada, and abroad Sept 16, 2022

Federal Retirees has joined an ongoing collaboration with GAROP and the International Longevity Centre Canada to address ageism.   Earlier this summer, the board of directors of the National Association of Federal Retirees took a historic step to join the…

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Quebec welcomes Joanne Granger as advocacy program officer Sept 13, 2022

Joanne Granger, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Quebec.   Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Joanne Granger as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Quebec. Granger, a member…

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We want you: Join our Newfoundland and Labrador team as an advocacy program officer! Sept 9, 2022

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Newfoundland and Labrador.   Now is your chance to get involved in advocacy with the National Association of Federal Retirees! The Association is looking for a…

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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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Join our Ontario team as an advocacy program officer Aug 24, 2022

Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Ontario.   The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Ontario. Apply today! Advocacy program…

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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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Association delivers PSHCP deal that prioritizes pensioners’ demands Aug 8, 2022

After challenging negotiations, Federal Retirees president Roy Goodall signs a PSHCP deal that directly reflects our members’ priorities.   On Aug. 3, 2022, following more than 2 1/2 years of negotiations, the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) Partners Committee…

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Alberta welcomes Maria Fitzpatrick as new advocacy program officer July 14, 2022

Maria Fitzpatrick, a dedicated volunteer with Federal Retirees’ Southern Alberta Branch, is now taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer.   Maria Fitzpatrick, with the Southern Alberta branch, is the Association’s newest advocacy program officer and is looking…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Ottawa Branch helping with research on seniors’ health and heat stress June 28, 2022

A recent webinar hosted by the Ottawa Branch and Dr. Glen P. Kenny explored an important health issue for older adults ⁠— heat stress.   The Ottawa Branch of Federal Retirees is proud to be working with Dr. Glen P….

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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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