Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott addressed the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa on May 14, 2017 and announced consultations on proposed regulatory changes that would target “unacceptably high drug costs.” The lack of reform in drug purchasing in Canada…
Read articleThis private members’ motion, or M-106, calls for recognition of the growing seniors’ demographic and their needs; a committee study and report on key issues for older Canadians; and a broader mandate for the National Seniors Council to allow…
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The Government of Ontario has committed $100 million over three years for its new dementia strategy, a plan the province committed to developing in last year’s budget. The funding commitment was outlined in the government’s 2017/2018 spending plan, its first…
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UPDATE May 19, 2017: This private members’ motion is moving forward – read more. National Association of Federal Retirees’ President Jean-Guy Soulière met Member of Parliament and Chair of the Northern Ontario Liberal Caucus Marc Serré (Sudbury—Nickel Belt) on April 3, 2017…
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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…
Read articleIn the lead-up to the 2015 federal election, the Liberals promised to negotiate a new Health Accord with the provinces and territories. The newly appointed Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott hit the ground running, meeting with provincial and territorial health…
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In December 2016, media reported that the federal government was considering taxing health care benefits as part of its overall review of the Canadian income tax system. This sparked immediate concern from Canadians and many organizations, including Federal Retirees. Led…
Read article Today, Federal Retirees submitted its budget brief to the government of Ontario, highlighting the urgent need to continue working toward better retirement security and a comprehensive plan for health care that meets seniors’ needs. In its 2016 budget, Ontario earmarked…
Read article In December 2016, media reported that the federal government was considering taxing health care benefits as part of its overall review of the Canadian income tax system. This sparked immediate concern from Canadians and many organizations, including Federal Retirees. Led…
Read article In December 2016, media reported that the federal government was considering taxing health- care benefits as part of its overall review of the Canadian income tax system. The federal government has not yet confirmed if it will implement this tax….
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In fall 2016, Federal Retirees joined forces with the Canadian Medical Association to advocate for a new Health Accord focused on the urgent need to address seniors’ care in this country. Along with our volunteers and branches in Kelowna, Edmonton,…
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NEWS RELEASE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL RETIREES GOING ACROSS COUNTRY TO GET FEEDBACK FOR A NEW HEALTH ACCORD Ottawa, November 7, 2016 – The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) is joining forces with the…
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