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Season’s greetings from Federal Retirees’ president and CEO Dec 21, 2023

With the festive winter season upon us, Federal Retirees’ president and CEO wanted to say “thank you” in their own words.  As we approach the end of 2023, we want to thank each and every one of our members for…

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Advocating on planes and trains Dec 8, 2023

In his update to members, Association CEO Anthony Pizzino talks advocacy priorities and shares an exciting train ride story.    In this issue of Sage, we have an interview with Seamus O’Regan, the new seniors minister, who only took over the…

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The worldly rewards of membership Nov 24, 2023

Paul Holly, partnership marketing manager with Collette, Suzanne and Luc Vienneau, and Lynn Nasralla, a senior consultant with Johnson Insurance. Photo: Patrick Doyle  Luc Vienneau remembers seeing a ballot in Sage magazine for a travel contest and now he’s contemplating how he’ll…

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Federal Retirees mourns the passing of Megan Williams Nov 23, 2023

Longtime Federal Retirees member and volunteer Megan Williams is pictured here weaving in her Lunenburg, N.S., studio.   Association president Roy Goodall is sad to announce the passing of longtime member and volunteer Megan Williams, who died peacefully at home in…

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Budget 2024, Lite Nov 23, 2023

Tabled Tuesday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement focuses on two key challenges: supporting middle class finances and making housing more affordable.  On Nov. 21, deputy prime minister and minister of finance Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s 2023…

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Update on privacy breach affecting BGRS systems Nov 21, 2023

The federal government has announced a data breach involving two companies that provide relocation support for employees.  Important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It was last updated on Nov. 30, 2023. The National…

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Pension indexing rate for 2024 Nov 16, 2023

Pension increases for retired members and their survivors are calculated annually using Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada.   At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on…

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November update on the PSHCP from the pensioners’ representative Nov 6, 2023

In his update to members, Federal Retirees’ president, Roy Goodall, discusses the current state of the problematic Canada Life transition.   If you have questions about your Public Service Health Care Plan, including questions about your coverage or current claims,…

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I have questions about the PSHCP. Now what? Sept 29, 2023

The PSHCP covers a wide variety of health-related services and products, including vision care, physiotherapy, nursing services and prescription drugs, to name a few.   The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a voluntary health-care plan for federal employees,…

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Don’t lose ground on seniors file Sept 18, 2023

With an election on the horizon, now is the time to create a healthier future for aging in Manitoba.   As Manitobans head to the polls Oct. 3, those of us who advocate for seniors are concerned that valuable work…

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President’s update on PSHCP transition to Canada Life July 18, 2023

In a letter to the Federal Retirees community, Association president Roy Goodall addresses the ongoing issues with the PSHCP transition to Canada Life.   Dear members, As we know, many pensioners have faced serious challenges with the transition of the…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Algonquin Valley hosts advocacy information evening July 17, 2023

Amy Baldry, Association advocacy coordinator, speaks at a recent Algonquin Valley Branch community event.   The Algonquin Valley Branch recently hosted an evening information session to highlight the advocacy work of the National Association of Federal Retirees. This information session…

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