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Roger Girouard captures Association APEX award May 18, 2022

2022 APEX Career Contribution award winner, Roger Girouard.   Congratulations to Roger Girouard, winner of the 2022 APEX Career Contribution award sponsored by Federal Retirees. Girouard served for more than 40 years in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Coast…

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National Day of Mourning 2022 Apr 26, 2022

April 28 is the National Day of Mourning in Canada, an opportunity to reflect on workplace safety.   The National Day of Mourning, or Workers’ Mourning Day, is observed in Canada on April 28. The National Day of Mourning is…

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Virtual pre-retirement course from May 30 to 31

Get retirement-ready with an engaging two-day course from Federal Retirees!   Demystify retirement with a two-day virtual pre-retirement course from the National Association of Federal Retirees in collaboration with certified pension presenter Melody Walz, Tradex and GERAS Centre for Aging…

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PSHCP negotiations continue, though not without challenges Apr 22, 2022

As PSHCP negotiations continue, Federal Retirees continues to work toward a fair deal that responds to members’ needs.   It has been almost a year since negotiations to update the Public Service Health Care Plan formally started. The PSHCP has…

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National Volunteer Week 2022: A letter from our president Apr 22, 2022

Federal Retirees’ president has a message of thanks for our team of volunteers — and for all volunteers — during National Volunteer Week 2022.   Can you imagine what would have happened during the past two plus years without volunteers?…

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National Volunteer Week 2022: Thank you, volunteers! Apr 22, 2022

National Volunteer Week 2022 takes place from April 24 to 30.   National Volunteer Week, April 24 to 30, 2022, is an opportunity to celebrate our volunteers and all the wonderful work they do every day. Even during this challenging…

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What does aging in place mean to you? Apr 21, 2022

Federal Retirees members recently participated in an important study of aging in place by the University of British Columbia, in collaboration with the Central Okanagan Branch.   This article was contributed by Melanie Fenton and Jennifer M. Jakobi on behalf…

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Budget 2022: Minister Freeland’s four pillars Apr 8, 2022

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has tabled her second pandemic budget, totalling $56 billion in new expenditures.   Yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released her second budget, A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. Freeland is also…

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Federal Retirees mourns the passing of Hélian Lizotte Apr 7, 2022

Hélian Lizotte was elected president of the Association in June 2010, and this photograph accompanied his first ever president’s letter in the On Guard member newsletter.   It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our…

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Beware the crypto pirate Mar 22, 2022

Scammers are always shifting their tactics, so make sure you know how to recognize the signs of cryptocurrency fraud.   Investment fraud is on the rise in Canada and those looking to make a lot of money quickly often end…

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Imagining what Federal Retirees could be Mar 7, 2022

In the latest issue of Sage magazine, members will find a letter from our national president, Jean-Guy Soulière.   Before going into my topic for this edition, a word just to say how humbled and honoured I am for the nice…

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I’m a Canadian veteran. Where can I go for help? Feb 15, 2022

As a Canadian veteran, there are many services and programs available to support your health and well-being, and the health and well-being of your families and caregivers too, but it can be challenging to know where to start.   You’ve…

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