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Join our Quebec team as an advocacy program officer October 10, 2023

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

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Association meets Treasury Board president Anand October 6, 2023

Federal Retirees’ president, Roy Goodall (left), and its CEO, Anthony Pizzino (right), met with Treasury Board president Anita Anand (centre) to bring forward members’ priorities.   If you have questions about your Public Service Health Care Plan, including questions about…

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Pizzino: Alberta’s flawed analysis September 27, 2023

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to leave the Canada Pension Plan and start her own is flawed on many levels.   Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who made a point of not campaigning on taking her province out of the Canada…

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Alberta presents plan to exit Canada Pension Plan September 21, 2023

Albertans’ retirement savings should pay for one thing and one thing only: their retirement pensions.   Today, the Alberta government released a report detailing just how Alberta plans to exit the Canada Pension Plan — which would have ripple effects…

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Don’t lose ground on seniors file September 18, 2023

With an election on the horizon, now is the time to create a healthier future for aging in Manitoba.   As Manitobans head to the polls Oct. 3, those of us who advocate for seniors are concerned that valuable work…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Thunder Bay volunteers meet with local MP August 29, 2023

Thunder Bay and Area Branch volunteers organized a meeting with MP Marcus Powlowski to talk about the Association’s advocacy work and the priorities of its members.   Thunder Bay and Area Branch president Lisa Lovis, past-president Wanda Young and branch…

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Federal Budget 2024 — Take action for older Canadians August 25, 2023

Federal budget 2024 is on the horizon and the National Association of Federal Retirees has eight recommendations to improve retirement security and health care.   The federal government is preparing its 2024 budget. This is your chance to share Federal…

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Federal Retirees and the transition to Canada Life August 22, 2023

Members are feeling the strain of the problematic PSHCP transition, and Federal Retirees is calling for immediate improvements.   The transition to Canada Life has caused challenges for many members, difficulties compounded by the inability to speak to a call…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Ottawa Branch meets with by-election candidates August 17, 2023

Association volunteers are working across Canada to highlight the critical need for meaningful investments in long-term and home care.   Ottawa Branch volunteers met with four Kanata–Carleton candidates ahead of the July provincial by-election. Ottawa Branch president Dave Bennett, branch board…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Saskatoon branch meets Reach 338 target MPs August 16, 2023

Federal Retirees volunteers Christine Haynes, Shawna Murphy and Richard Simpson connected with Corey Tochor, MP for Saskatoon—University, on addressing problems in long-term care.   Saskatoon branch volunteers Christine Haynes, acting president and Shawna Murphy, advocacy officer, along with Richard Simpson,…

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Manitoba welcomes Glenn Armstrong as new Advocacy Program Officer August 14, 2023

Glenn Armstrong, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Manitoba.   Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Glenn Armstrong as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Manitoba. Armstrong, a Winnipeg…

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President’s update on PSHCP transition to Canada Life July 18, 2023

In a letter to the Federal Retirees community, Association president Roy Goodall addresses the ongoing issues with the PSHCP transition to Canada Life.   Dear members, As we know, many pensioners have faced serious challenges with the transition of the…

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