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Candidates discuss health and seniors issues at Nova Scotia election debate August 12, 2021

Hear from the Nova Scotia provincial election candidates by viewing the video recording of our webinar, moderated by Federal Retirees’ director of advocacy, Sayward Montague.   In anticipation of Nova Scotia’s provincial election coming up on Aug. 17, Federal Retirees hosted…

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Nova Scotia 2021 provincial election: Standing up for older adults August 3, 2021

A snap election has been called in Nova Scotia, and we need your help to ensure older adult care is prioritized.  On July 17, 2021, a snap election was called in Nova Scotia to take place on Aug. 17, 2021. Federal…

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Phoenix damages settlement payments still outstanding until fall July 29, 2021

Following a letter from Federal Retirees’ president, Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos responded with a meeting to discuss Phoenix damages for retirees.   On July 8, 2021, the National Association of Federal Retirees’ president Jean-Guy Soulière and CEO Anthony Pizzino…

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Mythbusting: The “Federal Benefit Payment” chain letter July 14, 2021

Our advocacy team receives regular calls and emails about a viral chain letter falsely claiming that the “Federal Benefit Payment” is a Ponzi scheme.   Since at least 2012, a chain letter has been floating around from email inbox to…

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Forging a pathway to national standards in long-term care July 5, 2021

Colleen Flood, director for the University of Ottawa Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, shares her vision for long-term care transformation.   Over the past decade or more, there has been a growing recognition that Canada’s long-term care (LTC)…

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PSP Investments annual report – $204.5 billion at 2021 fiscal year end June 18, 2021

At the close of fiscal year 2021, the Public Service Plan Investment Board posted its highest net return in a decade.   On June 16, 2021, the Public Service Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) released its annual report for the…

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CPP Investments finishes 2021 fiscal year with $497.2 billion June 17, 2021

At the close of fiscal year 2021, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board posted the highest net return since its inception.   On May 20, 2021, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) released its annual report for the fiscal…

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Federal retirees have waited long enough: PSAC Phoenix damage settlements must be paid June 10, 2021

Association president Jean-Guy Soulière calls for timely Phoenix compensation for frustrated retired public servants.   In July 2020, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) accepted a compensation agreement for damages related to the Phoenix pay system. This settlement for…

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Federal Retirees shares member perspectives on COVID-19 with parliamentary committee June 10, 2021

In its recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Federal Retirees focused on the critical importance of a national seniors strategy.   Earlier this month,…

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PSHCP renewal talks progressing June 9, 2021

Because the PSHCP hasn’t received a comprehensive review since 2006, many areas of the plan are now up for discussion.   The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) renewal talks are ongoing. Federal Retirees, public service bargaining agents and Treasury…

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One million seniors press the federal government for sustainable and inclusive financial assistance May 26, 2021

Federal Retirees, CARP and Réseau FADOQ have joined forces to urge the Trudeau government to take action on discriminatory measures in the 2021 federal budget.   The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees)…

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Pension revisions update May 26, 2021

Federal Retirees members have been asking about pension revisions triggered by salary increases from retroactive collective agreements in 2014 and 2018.   On April 30, Federal Retirees met with the national board of directors, all bargaining agents and representatives from…

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