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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Prince Edward Island’s upcoming election is an opportunity to take action for the province’s older adults and their loved ones. Prince Edward Island goes to the polls April 3 to elect their next provincial government. The past three years…
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From troubling typos to urgent demands, here are our top five tips for spotting phishing scams, even the sophisticated ones. The premise behind phishing is simple — a fraudster masquerades as a reputable company, organization or person in email…
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MP Terry Sheehan and Algoma branch president Linda MacDonald discuss Federal Retirees’ 2023 federal budget recommendations. Federal Retirees Algoma branch president, Linda MacDonald, met with MP Terry Sheehan at his constituency office in Sault Ste. Marie on Jan. 25….
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We mark our 60th anniversary, the 150th anniversary of the RCMP and we look forward to a busy and productive year. Happy New Year. This is the first edition of Sage in 2023 and my first opportunity to bid…
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Nanaimo branch volunteers recently participated in a health-care roundtable event, where they spoke about the Association’s recommendations for a national seniors strategy. In January, Nanaimo and area branch past-president Bob Willis and advocacy liaison Marg Smith attended a seniors’…
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Sayward Montague, Federal Retirees’ director of advocacy and a passionate supporter of older Canadians and veterans, has been recognized for her important contributions. Congratulations to Sayward Montague, our director of advocacy, who has been named one of “2023’s top…
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs released its recommendations on the “marriage after 60” clause — and the influence of the Association’s own brief is evident. The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) has long advocated for…
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As 2023 dawns, Federal Retirees discusses the political landscape and what it means for the Association’s advocacy goals. Last year was supposed to be fruitful for some of Federal Retirees’ priorities — pharmacare, long-term care standards and OAS increases,…
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It’s more important than ever to ensure older Albertans and their caregivers have a dedicated and independent advocate protecting their rights and interests. Federal Retirees volunteers continue to push for the return of an independent and effective seniors advocate…
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The Federal Retirees community came together in 2022 to take action on seniors’ issues across the country. In 2022, Federal Retirees advocacy continued to focus on our four priorities: retirement income security, a national seniors strategy, veteran well-being and…
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Federal Retirees members were invited to a virtual webinar with Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick on Nov. 2. If you missed it, the recording is now available for viewing. If you missed Globe and Mail columnist…
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