Federal Retirees advocacy program officer, Maria Fitzpatrick, acted as convener for the May 5 election candidates’ forum for the Lethbridge-West riding. The Southern Alberta branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees held their second candidates’ forum on May…
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The president of Federal Retirees’ Southern Alberta branch, Richard Chevrier, acted as co-moderator for the April 24 election candidates’ forum. The Southern Alberta branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees held a candidates’ forum on April 24, 2023,…
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Westminster Abbey will be the site for King Charles III’s upcoming coronation and has held every coronation of a British monarch since 1066. King Charles III’s coronation will take place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London,…
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The PSHCP administrator is set to change on July 1, and plan members have been asked to complete positive enrolment ahead of the changeover. This survey is now closed, and we’d like to sincerely thank all the Federal Retirees…
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PSHCP members can ensure a smooth transition from Sun Life to Canada Life by completing positive enrolment as soon as possible. The contract to administer the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) has been awarded to the Canada Life…
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Protect federal pensions and support retirees by volunteering as an advocacy program officer in Manitoba. The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer (APO) in Manitoba. Apply today! APOs…
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Federal Retirees members are wondering how the work stoppage will affect pension payments. More than 155,000 federal public servants are on strike after the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) failed to reach an agreement…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, a milestone that is only possible because of a team of dedicated volunteers. National Volunteer Week, from April 16 to 22, is an opportunity to celebrate…
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Federal Retirees’ two P.E.I. branches mobilized quickly for election activities. (Charlottetown Branch town hall panelists pictured above ― from left: Zach Bell, Progressive Conservative Party candidate; Douglas Dahn, NDP candidate; Judy Hughes, Liberal Party candidate and Peter Bevan-Baker, Green Party…
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The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to address inflation and make life more affordable for Canadians. The 2023 federal budget is boringly titled “A Made-in-Canada Plan.” It’s a Canadian response to global economic and supply…
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Association volunteers participated in budget campaigns across Canada to spread awareness of the need for investments in primary care, long-term care and caregiver support. In addition to the federal budget consultations currently underway, with a federal budget coming on…
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Federal Retirees’ branches are working hard from coast to coast, advocating for secure retirements and healthy aging. The Avalon-Burin Peninsula branch invited their members of Parliament to their annual general meeting in January. MP Ken McDonald attended the meeting….
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