June 11-17, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of the National Public Service Week: Serving Canadians Better Act in 1992. Its objective is to “recognize the value of the services rendered by federal public service employees” and…
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is looking for hard-working, passionate former public servants who want to make a difference by helping public servants get their pay issues resolved more quickly. PSPC is looking for administrative support, customer service representatives,…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is troubled by the widespread flooding this spring in B.C., Ontario and Quebec and the devastating impacts on those who are affected. “Although we have not yet received reports that any of our members…
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April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning to commemorate workers who have been killed or injured on the job, or who have fallen ill as a result of their work. The Day of Mourning began more than 20 years…
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National Volunteer Week, April 23 – 29, is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work our volunteers do for our members, our branches, the Association and our communities. Our team of more than 1,000 volunteers serve the Association and…
Read articleThe hearing was held on April 10 and 11 in response to the Association’s application to declare unlawful the Government of Canada’s actions in relation to unilaterally changing the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) cost-sharing formula for federal public…
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Federal Retirees’ mentorship partnership with the Treasury Board Secretariat is set for a “soft launch” on April 28, 2017 as part of the New Directors Program at the Canada School of Public Service. An official launch event will take place…
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With heavy hearts, the President and Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Retirees announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) Sanderson, Director, District of the Prairies and NWT. Joe passed away suddenly on March 30 while in Ottawa…
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The Federal Retirees community came together on the morning of March 29th, 2017 to dedicate 865 Shefford Road in Ottawa as the Claude Edwards Building. The ceremony honoured the life of Claude A. Edwards, federal public servant, union leader, philanthropist…
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We asked our National Preferred Partner Arbor Memorial to respond to our members in light of some high profile, adverse media coverage of their company last week. Here is what they told us: Let me first thank you for reaching…
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For their dedication to Canadians, we think it’s only right that our members have someone looking out for them. We put a lot of consideration into choosing our preferred service providers, which is why it’s important you know our preferred…
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2017 has arrived and in five short months, Canadians everywhere will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation on Canada Day July 1st! Who remembers where they were 50 years ago for the Centennial celebration on “Dominion Day” in 1967?…
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