January is National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign to recognize the value of mentorship and to celebrate the hardworking mentors in our homes, offices and communities. Mentoring is much more than a simple transfer of knowledge and has reciprocal benefits…
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We are deeply saddened to announce that, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, former Association vice-president Pat King passed away yesterday in Penticton, British Columbia, with his wife, Diane, at his side. Pat King was a long-time volunteer with…
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We would like to look ahead to Nov. 11, Remembrance Day, and recognize the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of Canada’s veterans as well as those who continue to serve our country. We also pay tribute to those who have given…
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Federal Retirees is pleased to announce that Jacques Lambert, Director from the District of Quebec, has been appointed by the President of the Treasury Board to the Public Service Health Care Plan Administration Authority Board of Directors for a three-year…
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The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSCHP) is governed by an Administrative Authority and Partners’ Committee, representing Federal Retirees, active employees and the employer. Decisions about the Plan are made by consensus or, under a Memorandum of Understanding, through binding…
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Each year, October 1st is set aside to recognize the important contributions of Canadian seniors. Intended to coincide with the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, National Seniors Day gives us all an opportunity to pay tribute to the…
Read article Earlier this month, the Federal Court of Canada released its decision in the matter of the National Association of Federal Retirees and its named applicants who were challenging the decision by the Treasury Board of Canada to increase the health…
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our colleague, Louise Bergeron, was tragically killed in an automobile accident on August 16, 2017, while on vacation in Québec. Louise joined the National Association of Federal Retirees on April…
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Beginning July 19, for all flights to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all personal electronic devices larger than a smartphone, such as laptops, tablets and consoles, be removed from protective carrying cases, covers and/ or packaging and have…
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The announcement by the Prime Minister of the appointment this fall of Canadian astronaut, engineer, scientist and corporate director Julie Payette as the 29th Governor General of Canada is heartily welcomed by the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees)….
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We are deeply saddened by the news of the aggressive wildfires devastating British Columbia and our thoughts are with all evacuees and affected communities. Up-to-the-minute information about all current wildfires is available on the dedicated Government of B.C. web…
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Photo credit: Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia View the large image Dressed in their iconic red serge, over 100 Mounties posed shoulder-to-shoulder on North Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge – one of Canada’s top picturesque tourist attractions. The event,…
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