Photo credit: The Canadian Press Beatrice Britneff Veterans’ advocates expressed more disappointment than relief Wednesday after the Liberal government rolled out its redesign of the benefits available to injured veterans who retired from the Canadian Forces after 2006. Eleven years…
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As the largest association in Canada representing former public servants, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP members, the National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) took part in today’s ceremonies where the Prime Minister made an apology to LGBTQ2 people who…
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We would like to look ahead to Nov. 11, Remembrance Day, and recognize the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of Canada’s veterans as well as those who continue to serve our country. We also pay tribute to those who have given…
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National Association of Federal Retirees member Michael Davie and president Jean-Guy Soulière are calling on Members of Parliament to support legislation to address a discrepancy that treats Canadian Armed Forces veterans unequally. Member of Parliament Alupa Clarke (Beauport—Limoilou) introduced Private…
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Working with branches located near 12 Canadian Armed Forces bases across the country, our national office will be conducting town halls with veterans from mid-October to early November. We will be looking for input from retirees and serving Canadian Armed…
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A settlement has been reached in the RCMP Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination Class Action. The settlement was approved by Madam Justice McDonald on May 30, 2017. Claims must be submitted within 180 days of this date. The settlement provides compensation to…
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Janice Dickson The Liberal government’s latest budget, unveiled Wednesday, vows to set up new funds to address critical housing issues for vulnerable citizens (including seniors), to help veterans in need, to launch a pilot project for adult learners and to…
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Each year, the Veterans Ombudsman recognizes the dedication and compassion of Canadians across the country who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…
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This year, Joe Sanderson, Director, District of the Prairies and NWT will be representing the National Association of Federal Retirees by laying a wreath on our behalf at the newly refurbished National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11, 2016. …
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Retirement income and health care security: good for retirees, good for Canada Usually, the federal government starts consultations for the coming year’s budget over the summer, and this year was no different. In June 2016, the House of Commons Standing…
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For affected retirees, the changes should not affect pension disbursements. The changes will translate to a new contact to respond to pension-related questions. The administration of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) pension plans is moving from the Department of…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is pleased yesterday’s federal budget includes key improvements for veterans and investments for seniors. “We have been fighting for these improvements for several years so we were quite pleased to see them included in…
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