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Federal Retirees appears at Senate committee December 15, 2025

Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino and senior advisor Patrick Imbeau appeared before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs to discuss Bill C-15.  Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, joined by Patrick Imbeau, senior advisor, retirement security, appeared…

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Understanding pension indexation for 2026 December 8, 2025

CPI tracks how the average cost of a basket of goods and services changes over time. It captures price movements in areas like food, housing and transportation.  Every January, the pensions of federal public servants and veterans increase to help…

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Federal Retirees co-hosts Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop November 24, 2025

The Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop brought together women veterans, researchers, advocates and parliamentarians for a day of engagement, discussion and action.  On Oct. 30, 2025, Federal Retirees co-hosted the Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop, in collaboration with the Centre…

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Nancy Payne remembers her son November 12, 2025

Federal Retires member Nancy Payne is this year’s Silver Cross Mother. Nancy is pictured here with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Deputy of the Governor General and Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner. Photo: Dave Chan  Cpl. Randy Payne was…

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Invisible No More: June 12 as a day of advocacy for women veterans June 11, 2025

Karen Breeck, a retired physician and veteran as well as a member and volunteer of Federal Retirees, is leading the call to make June 12 a day of action — not just recognition — for women veterans across Canada.  This…

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Federal Retirees applauds report on experiences of women veterans June 13, 2024

Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino applauds Wednesday’s ACVA report on the experiences of women veterans and asserts the Association will “be here to help ensure” the government follows through on the recommendations.  National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) is…

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Federal Retirees celebrates RCMP150 April 25, 2023

With RCMP150 on the horizon, find out how you can get involved.   Nearly 150 years ago, Parliament passed an act that allowed for the creation of the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) on May 23, 1873, which would go on…

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Association CEO demands better service and accountability for veterans November 22, 2022

The National Association of Federal Retirees supports the ombudsman’s call for Veterans Affairs Canada, headed by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, to triage disability benefit applications based on unmet health and financial needs.   Veterans’ Week is a time to honour and…

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Celebrating Canadian Armed Forces Day June 3, 2022

Sunday, June 5 is Canadian Armed Forces Day, an opportunity to recognize the brave members — both past and present — of the Canadian Armed Forces.   Canadian Armed Forces Day (CAFD) takes place on the first Sunday in June…

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Veterans ombud finds sex-based bias in the adjudication of sexual dysfunction claims May 31, 2022

Since 2018, VAC has been streamlining applications for male veterans with erectile dysfunction caused by medications for psychiatric conditions, but there is no equivalent process for female veterans.   In 2018, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) changed its processes and streamlined…

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Veterans deserve accountability and fairness on survivor pensions May 2, 2022

The “marriage after 60” clause: It’s time to get to the bottom of the issue and deliver solutions for veterans and their families.   On April 29, 2022, Jean-Guy Soulière, president, and Anthony Pizzino, CEO of the National Association of…

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Federal Retirees to Veterans Affairs committee: It’s time for fair outcomes for veterans April 21, 2022

Data and transparent reporting are necessary to address the issue of fairness for veterans’ services and benefits.   On March 29, National Association of Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière, CEO Anthony Pizzino and advocacy director Sayward Montague were invited to…

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