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Looking to the future December 14, 2021

In the latest issue of Sage magazine, members will find a letter from our national president, Jean-Guy Soulière.   In accordance with our bylaws, a member of the board cannot have more than two consecutive terms of three years. So,…

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New claims process for severe impacts of Phoenix December 9, 2021

The federal government has introduced a new claims process for public servants who experienced personal or financial hardships because of the problematic Phoenix pay system.   The Treasury Board Secretariat has introduced a new claims process for compensating individuals who…

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New contract awarded to Canada Life to administer the PSHCP December 8, 2021

Canada Life has been named the new administrator of the Public Service Health Plan, but plan members will continue to send all claims to Sun Life until June 30, 2023.   The Government of Canada has awarded the contract to…

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Federal Retirees CEO to governments: It’s time to move on long-term care December 7, 2021

Today’s, and tomorrow’s, long-term care residents deserve a system that is safe, effective and high quality.   The end of 2021 marks two years since the early days of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and nearly two years since Canadians began…

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Watch now: Safe return to travel with Johnson Insurance and Collette December 1, 2021

If you have questions about travel, you won’t want to miss this webinar with Federal Retirees, Collette and Johnson Insurance. The recording is now available!   On Nov. 24, Federal Retirees hosted an exciting virtual event with two special guests…

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Ontario optometrists suspend job action and resume OHIP-insured eye care November 29, 2021

The Ontario Association of Optometrists has paused its job action, resuming OHIP-funded eye care services for patients aged 65 and older.   Ontario optometrists have resumed eye care services for patients over the age of 65 and youths aged 19…

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Federal Retirees’ thoughts are with all British Columbians dealing with effects of catastrophic flooding November 19, 2021

Editorial credit: EB Adventure Photography / Shutterstock.com   Federal Retirees join Canadians in their sympathy for all British Columbians who are dealing with the widespread impact of catastrophic flooding this week. “My thoughts and prayers are with all British Columbians,…

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Federal Retirees meets with newly appointed Treasury Board president November 16, 2021

The new Treasury Board president recently connected with Association president Jean-Guy Soulière and CEO Anthony Pizzino to discuss retirement security.   Parliament is set to resume in a week, and Federal Retirees is at work to represent members’ priorities with…

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Let’s make veteran wellness a permanent federal priority November 9, 2021

Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino is calling on the federal government to prioritize the well-being of Canadian veterans and their families.   Veterans’ Week is a time of commemoration and reflection. And with Parliament set to resume in just weeks,…

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Watch Peter Jackson’s They Shall Not Grow Old during November November 3, 2021

Peter Jackson’s They Shall Not Grow Old allows the story of the First World War to be told by those who were there.   Using state-of-the-art technology and footage from the BBC and Imperial War Museum archives, filmmaker Peter Jackson…

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Virtual election town hall for British Columbia September 3, 2021

Calling all Federal Retirees members based in British Columbia! Join us for an exciting webinar town hall on Sept. 13.   On Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. PST, the National Association of Federal Retirees and the Council of Senior Citizens’…

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Virtual pre-retirement course from Sept. 21 to 22 July 15, 2021

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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