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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Amy Baldry, Association advocacy coordinator, speaks at a recent Algonquin Valley Branch community event. The Algonquin Valley Branch recently hosted an evening information session to highlight the advocacy work of the National Association of Federal Retirees. This information session…
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Marilyn Best, a new retiree and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Newfoundland and Labrador. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Marilyn Best as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Newfoundland…
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The Treasury Board has announced the 2023 PSHCP monthly contribution rates. The Treasury Board has announced the new Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) monthly contribution rates that will come into effect July 1, 2023. Contribution rates for retired…
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Federal Retirees advocacy program officer, Maria Fitzpatrick, acted as convener for the May 5 election candidates’ forum for the Lethbridge-West riding. The Southern Alberta branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees held their second candidates’ forum on May…
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PSHCP members can ensure a smooth transition from Sun Life to Canada Life by completing positive enrolment as soon as possible. The contract to administer the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) has been awarded to the Canada Life…
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Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Manitoba. The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in Manitoba. Apply today! APOs…
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Federal Retirees members are wondering how the work stoppage will affect pension payments. More than 155,000 federal public servants are on strike after the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) failed to reach an agreement…
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Federal Retirees’ two P.E.I. branches mobilized quickly for election activities. (Charlottetown Branch town hall panelists pictured above ― from left: Zach Bell, Progressive Conservative Party candidate; Douglas Dahn, NDP candidate; Judy Hughes, Liberal Party candidate and Peter Bevan-Baker, Green Party…
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With an election on the horizon, Albertans have an opportunity to speak up for retirement income security, public safety and a health-care system that works. Albertans will be heading to the polls by May 29. During this provincial election, Federal…
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The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to address inflation and make life more affordable for Canadians. The 2023 federal budget is boringly titled “A Made-in-Canada Plan.” It’s a Canadian response to global economic and supply…
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Association volunteers participated in budget campaigns across Canada to spread awareness of the need for investments in primary care, long-term care and caregiver support. In addition to the federal budget consultations currently underway, with a federal budget coming on…
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