Sun Life has advised that some Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) and Pensioners Dental Services Plan (PDSP) members are sending their claim forms for reimbursement to the Sun Life office in Ottawa. Sun Life advised members to send claim…
Read articleThe Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) released Actuarial Study No. 18: Canada Pension Plan Actuarial Adjustment Factors. This report found that the legislated contribution rate of 9.9% is sufficient to sustain the Canada Pension Plan financially over…
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The Government of Ontario has committed $100 million over three years for its new dementia strategy, a plan the province committed to developing in last year’s budget. The funding commitment was outlined in the government’s 2017/2018 spending plan, its first…
Read articleThe hearing was held on April 10 and 11 in response to the Association’s application to declare unlawful the Government of Canada’s actions in relation to unilaterally changing the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) cost-sharing formula for federal public…
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UPDATE May 19, 2017: This private members’ motion is moving forward – read more. National Association of Federal Retirees’ President Jean-Guy Soulière met Member of Parliament and Chair of the Northern Ontario Liberal Caucus Marc Serré (Sudbury—Nickel Belt) on April 3, 2017…
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Janice Dickson The Liberal government’s latest budget, unveiled Wednesday, vows to set up new funds to address critical housing issues for vulnerable citizens (including seniors), to help veterans in need, to launch a pilot project for adult learners and to…
Read articleIn the lead-up to the 2015 federal election, the Liberals promised to negotiate a new Health Accord with the provinces and territories. The newly appointed Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott hit the ground running, meeting with provincial and territorial health…
Read articleThe Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) Monthly Contribution Rates that will come into effect April 1, 2017. The contribution rates for retired members of the PSHCP with Supplementary coverage will be adjusted on…
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Each year, the Veterans Ombudsman recognizes the dedication and compassion of Canadians across the country who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…
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In December 2016, media reported that the federal government was considering taxing health care benefits as part of its overall review of the Canadian income tax system. This sparked immediate concern from Canadians and many organizations, including Federal Retirees. Led…
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Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth published recommendations to boost Canada’s economy earlier this week, with advice ranging from boosting innovation, to improving skills training, to increasing labour force participation. The Council focused its labour force participation…
Read article Today, Federal Retirees submitted its budget brief to the government of Ontario, highlighting the urgent need to continue working toward better retirement security and a comprehensive plan for health care that meets seniors’ needs. In its 2016 budget, Ontario earmarked…
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