The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to support “fairness for every generation,” with a focus on new housing. At 430 pages, this year’s budget, “Fairness for Every Generation,” is not a quick read. With it, the…
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Federal Retirees representatives recently connected with Canada’s seniors minister on Association priorities. (From left: Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, president Roy Goodall, vice-president Hélène Nadeau and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan). The National Association of Federal Retirees met recently with Seniors…
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More than 1.5 million federal public service workers, retirees and their dependents are Public Service Health Care Plan members. The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is an optional health care plan for federal public service employees, retirees and their…
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Federal Retirees member and volunteer Célyne Houde works hard to find a balance between a fulfilling retirement and her caregiving responsibilities. Célyne Houde is the primary family member who cares for both her parents, who live in separate facilities. She’s…
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A new PSHCP deal came into force on July 1, 2023, and we’ve collected the answers to the questions we hear the most from our members. The following is for informational purposes only. This FAQ does not provide comprehensive details…
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Donald Howson (centre) is pictured here with his granddaughter, Joanna, his great-granddaughter, Nina and his son, Geoff. Geoff Howson looks back on the five years after his father had a severe stroke and how he dealt with being his father’s…
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Brian Hills, a member of Federal Retirees’ Charlottetown Branch, became his wife’s primary caregiver in 2017. They are pictured here with their daughters, Paula Graham and Lisa Harvey. When his wife got a much-needed bed in palliative care, a perceptive…
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Federal Retirees member and volunteer Guy Bird is pictured with his wife Maureen and at the 2022 Walk for Alzheimer’s with his daughter, Donna Lessard (far left). Guy Bird cared for his wife, Maureen, for 12 years — from her…
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With 1.5 million Canadians over the age of 65 providing care for a family member or friend, Federal Retirees is calling for better supports for caregivers. The National Association of Federal Retirees is advocating for increased support for caregivers and…
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The Canadian Dental Care Plan is intended to help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents. Note: The Association does not provide individualized advice or counselling to members on which coverage options they should pursue…
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Sylvie Rocheleau, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Quebec. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Sylvie Rocheleau as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Quebec. Rocheleau, a Montreal branch…
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Federal Retirees and its travel insurance partner, MEDOC, would like to share this information about repatriation in the event of a death while traveling. Recently, a member of the National Association of Federal Retirees experienced the tragic loss of her…
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