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Federal Retirees’ president and CEO share season’s greetings Dec 17, 2021

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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Last chance to win in our Mega Recruitment Drive Dec 16, 2021

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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Looking to the future Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Nov 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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