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Take Federal Retirees advocacy further — be an advocacy program volunteer in Newfoundland and Labrador Jan 28, 2022

Now is your chance to get involved in advocacy with the National Association of Federal Retirees! The Association is looking for a volunteer to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you have what it…

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Getting ready for your call to the Pension Centre Jan 28, 2022

If you’re planning to call the Pension Centre, our list of top tips will help ensure things go smoothly.   If you have a question about your pension or your PSHCP or PDSP coverage, you can reach out to Pension…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Fredericton branch leaves an impression on local MP Jan 7, 2022

By going above and beyond to host effective town halls, the Federal Retirees Fredericton & District Branch has left a positive impression on its local MP.   The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t stop the Fredericton & District Branch from putting on…

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It’s time to improve the PDSP, says Federal Retirees CEO Dec 17, 2021

The Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan hasn’t been meaningfully updated since its inception 20 years ago. It’s time.   As the public service bargaining agents prepare for a new round of negotiations on the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PDSCP), Federal…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Cornwall volunteers rally to save branch Dec 17, 2021

With passion and perseverance, Federal Retirees’ Cornwall branch was able to inspire a new crop of volunteers to get involved! (From left to right: Veronica Britton, treasurer; JoAn Halliday, president; Gérard Piette, vice-president; Michael Griffin, secretary.)   Running a branch of…

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Federal Retirees to federal, provincial governments: Harmonize names on passports and vaccine documentation Dec 13, 2021

Women in Quebec shouldn’t have to worry about a frustrating naming mismatch when travelling abroad.   Last  week, the National Association of Federal Retirees contacted four federal ministries and the Quebec health minister to advocate for members in Quebec who…

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New claims process for severe impacts of Phoenix Dec 9, 2021

The federal government has introduced a new claims process for public servants who experienced personal or financial hardships because of the problematic Phoenix pay system.   The Treasury Board Secretariat has introduced a new claims process for compensating individuals who…

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New contract awarded to Canada Life to administer the PSHCP Dec 8, 2021

Canada Life has been named the new administrator of the Public Service Health Plan, but plan members will continue to send all claims to Sun Life until June 30, 2023.   The Government of Canada has awarded the contract to…

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Federal Retirees CEO to governments: It’s time to move on long-term care Dec 7, 2021

Today’s, and tomorrow’s, long-term care residents deserve a system that is safe, effective and high quality.   The end of 2021 marks two years since the early days of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and nearly two years since Canadians began…

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Watch now: Safe return to travel with Johnson Insurance and Collette Dec 1, 2021

If you have questions about travel, you won’t want to miss this webinar with Federal Retirees, Collette and Johnson Insurance. The recording is now available!   On Nov. 24, Federal Retirees hosted an exciting virtual event with two special guests…

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Ontario optometrists suspend job action and resume OHIP-insured eye care Nov 29, 2021

The Ontario Association of Optometrists has paused its job action, resuming OHIP-funded eye care services for patients aged 65 and older.   Ontario optometrists have resumed eye care services for patients over the age of 65 and youths aged 19…

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The first 100 days — Federal Retirees calls on government to get moving Nov 22, 2021

Parliament is set to resume today, and Federal Retirees expects real change for older Canadians, retirees, veterans and their families.   Canada’s 44th Parliament is set to resume today. As the government’s agenda takes shape, Federal Retirees expects action on…

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