As the end of the year approaches, it’s important to take time to reflect on the past 12 months and to learn what we can from our experiences, so that we can prepare for the year ahead with a renewed…
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Federal Retirees’ Mega Recruitment Drive contest is ending on Dec. 31, so time is running out! The 2021 Mega Recruitment Drive comes to a close on Dec. 31 but don’t worry — you can still win big! Each new…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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