This year, Federal Retirees was pleased to host Seamus O’Regan, then minister of labour and seniors, at its annual meeting. O’Regan (centre) is pictured with Federal Retirees president Roy Goodall (right) and vice-president Hélène Nadeau. This year’s Annual Meeting of…
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Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Quebec. The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in Quebec. Apply today! APOs are…
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The government has announced legislative changes that will expand early pension eligibility for federal front-line workers, including firefighters, paramedics and border services officers. In a significant victory for Federal Retirees and its labour partners, the federal government has expanded early…
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The administration of the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan will move from Sun Life to Canada Life as of Nov. 1, 2024. The transition of the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) to Canada Life is set to take place Nov….
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Federal Retirees vice-president Hélène Nadeau shares members’ concerns over the upcoming transition of the PDSP to Canada Life. Association vice-president Hélène Nadeau recently spoke with Radio-Canada/CBC about members’ concerns on the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan’s (PDSP) transition to Canada Life. …
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On the last working day of National Public Service Week, Canada’s national flag flies at half-mast at the Association’s national office in memory of Federal Retirees members who have passed away. In 2018, the National Association of Federal Retirees began…
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Blair Armitage, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Ottawa and Nunavut. Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Blair Armitage as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for the Ottawa &…
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Thunder Bay & Area branch director Judith Monteith-Farrell (left) and branch president Lisa Lovis (right) took advantage of a recent opportunity to connect with New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh. Thunder Bay branch director Judith Monteith-Farrell and branch president Lisa…
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A UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is vital to ensure that the rights and well-being of older adults — in Canada and internationally — are protected. Ask Margaret Gillis why a United Nations Convention on the Rights…
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Federal Retirees congratulates Anne Miller (left, pictured with Association president Roy Goodall) for her outstanding dedication to serving Canada and Canadians. Congratulations to Anne Miller, winner of the 2024 APEX Career Contribution Award sponsored by the National Association of Federal…
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The spring 2024 issue of Sage60, Sage magazine’s digital partner publication, is now live. The second issue of Sage60, Federal Retirees’ newest digital publication, is hot off the virtual presses. This quarterly e-zine, featuring four original stories written by our…
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Association CEO Anthony Pizzino shares his concerns about former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz’s new working group, announced in the 2024 federal budget. In March 2024, an open letter to the Minister of Finance of Canada and Provincial Finance…
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