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Deadline Extension – Call for Nominations for the 2016 Volunteer Recognition Awards Feb 29, 2016

This time of year can be busy. If you thought you didn’t have time, you now have two more weeks to submit a nomination! The final deadline for the Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations has been extended to Monday March 14,…

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Call for Nominations for the 2016 Volunteer Recognition Awards! Jan 15, 2016

Deadline for Nominations is 4:00 PM EST, Friday, February 26, 2016   “Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer” – Author Unknown. The Association’s Volunteer Recognition Awards program provides an opportunity for any member of the Association to nominate…

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A Message for the New Year from the Acting CEO Jan 8, 2016

On behalf of all of us here at National Office, I wanted to wish all of you a Happy New Year and also take advantage of this opportunity to once again express our gratitude to all of our volunteers. Your…

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Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season Dec 18, 2015

As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year – our successes, our challenges, and most of all, what we’re grateful for. The National Association of Federal Retirees is sincerely thankful for the goodwill…

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Legal action on PSHCP changes continues Dec 10, 2015

The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) legal action, launched earlier this year, is moving forward.  On February 27, 2015, a Notice of Application was filed in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of the Association and some of…

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Thanking Canada’s veterans for answering the call to serve Nov 10, 2015

On Remembrance Day, the National Association of Federal Retirees recognizes the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of Canada’s veterans and those who continue to serve. We also honour those who have given their lives serving Canadians and helping citizens of other…

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October 1st is National Seniors Day Oct 1, 2015

October 1st is National Seniors Day, an occasion for all Canadians to pay tribute to the seniors who enrich our communities. Our Association is a proud testament to the accomplishments of our nation’s seniors and speaks to the generosity and…

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Resignation of Association’s CEO July 28, 2015

Ms. Sylvia Ceacero has resigned from her position as CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees, effective July 31, 2015. We are thankful for Sylvia’s dedication and outstanding contributions over the past six years to the Association’s members, stakeholders,…

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Changes to Association’s Board of Directors July 20, 2015

Mr. Gary Oberg announced his resignation as President of the Association at the June 2015 Annual Meeting of Members, effective July 10, 2015. Similarly, Association vice president Marie Bergeron announced her resignation as vice president, effective  August 31, 2015, but…

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National Volunteer Week Recognizing our Volunteers Apr 15, 2015

“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.”  Author Unknown   The week of April 12th to April 18th marks National Volunteer Week — an ideal time to recognize and celebrate all of the wonderful work our volunteers…

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Association Takes Legal Action on Public Service Health Care Plan Changes Mar 2, 2015

On February 27, 2015, the law firm Gowling Henderson Lafleur LLP filed a Notice of Application in the Federal Court of Canada on behalf of the National Association of Federal Retirees and some of its members. The Notice of Application…

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Deadline Extension – Call for Nominations for the 2015 Volunteer Recognition Awards Feb 27, 2015

This time of year can be busy. If you thought you didn’t have time, you now have two more weeks to submit a nomination! The final deadline for the Volunteer Recognition Awards nominations has been extended to Monday March 16,…

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