The Ontario government has decided to proceed with the elimination of OHIP coverage for Ontarians for travel outside of Canada. This is set to come into effect October 1, 2019. The OHIP Out-Of-Country-Travellers Program covers doctor services, and emergency…
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Today, National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) CEO Simon Coakeley addressed the Senate Finance Committee on the implementation of certain provisions of Bill C-97, the Budget Implementation Act. The provisions Coakeley discussed would modify the treatment of employees…
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Candace Jazvac As candidates gear up for the summer barbecue circuit, the National Association of Federal Retirees advocacy team is gearing up to make a big impact in this fall’s election. In collaboration with Federal Retirees’ board of directors…
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Brian Strongman with MPs Stephen Fuhr (left) and Dan Albas (right) Since 2014, Brian Strongman has served as a District Director on the National Association of Federal Retirees Board, representing British Columbia. In July 2016, Brian was nominated to serve as chair…
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From left: Federal Retirees advocacy and policy officer Patrick Imbeau, Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay, Federal Retirees CEO Simon Coakeley and Federal Retirees director of communications, marketing and recruitment Andrew McGillivary. The National Association of Federal Retirees, which represents…
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Paula Bigger (candidate, and former Minister of Transportation), Richard Savidant (volunteer and event organizer) and Shirley Pierce (Advocacy Program Officer for Prince Edward Island) at the Summerside Branch all-candidates meet and greet during the recent provincial election. April saw…
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On budget day, we highlighted the main promises that could impact our members. We have provided a more in-depth analysis of proposed retirement security initiatives, and in the coming weeks, we will share a closer look at what the…
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As of 2000, PSP Investments invests funds for the pension plans of the Public Service, Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. It is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers with 700 employees…
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In March 2019, the Advisory Council presented its long-awaited interim report covering the Council’s work to date on pharmacare, and providing initial recommendations. The Advisory Council was established with the mandate to consult with stakeholders and consider recommendations on…
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Advocacy coordinator Candace Jazvac asks Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer about member priorities at the 2019 Manning Networking Conference. On March 23, as part of the Manning Centre’s annual networking conference, Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer sat down…
Read article On budget day, we highlighted the main promises that could impact our members. This week and next we will be writing more thorough analyses on retirement security, health and pharmacare, veterans’ wellbeing, and other issues. This week, we’re digging into…
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Secure and dignified retirement for Canadians A step forward on pharmacare No national seniors strategy Support for veterans and their families Phoenix – money to address urgent issues The 2019 federal budget stops short of announcing full pharmacare —…
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