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Travel restrictions when returning to Canada by land or air Feb 11, 2021

The government has announced new testing and quarantine rules for international travellers.   Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was first published. It was last updated on Feb. 12, 2021. On Feb. 9,…

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Alberta finance minister quietly issues order to take over management of public sector pensions Feb 11, 2021

A recent order from Alberta’s finance minister has taken control of the pensions of hundreds of thousands of Albertans.   In the ongoing saga involving the Alberta public pension funds and the UCP government,  it was revealed in mid-January that…

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Newfoundland and Labrador election: What we heard from the candidates Feb 10, 2021

Hear from the Newfoundland and Labrador election candidates by viewing the video recording of our election webinar townhall, moderated by Léonard LeBlanc.   On Feb. 3, the National Association of Federal Retirees hosted a live webinar townhall for the upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador provincial election.  This special 1.5-hour election discussion…

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It’s back – Switch to DDS and save! Feb 5, 2021

Now, you can make the switch to DDS online! With the DDS option, your annual membership fees are deducted directly from your pension.   This article was updated on Nov. 17 2023. Please refer to the new version, as the information…

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Government imposes further restrictions on international travel Feb 2, 2021

On Jan. 29, the Government of Canada announced new restrictions on international travel. Effective Jan. 31, all flights from Canada to Mexico and the Caribbean have been suspended until April 30, 2021. Additionally, beginning at midnight (11:59 p.m. EST) on…

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Federal Retirees named top 50 organization lobbying on health Jan 28, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of our four advocacy priorities and the gaps in health and seniors’ care.   According to a recent article in Hill Times Research, the National Association of Federal Retirees has been ranked among…

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Newfoundland and Labrador 2021 provincial election: Standing up for older adults Jan 28, 2021

Older adults in Newfoundland and Labrador deserve an integrated continuum of health and community care that meets their unique needs at different stages of life.   On Jan. 25, 2021, a snap election was called in Newfoundland and Labrador to…

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Treasury Board must start Public Service Health Care Plan renewal discussions immediately Jan 27, 2021

Federal Retirees and the federal public service unions want to make sure Treasury Board gets the message – PSHCP renewal is long overdue.   Improvements to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a top priority for the National Association of…

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Update for Quebec members: Taxable benefits rates for PDSP in 2021 announced Jan 26, 2021

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has released the 2021 Quebec taxable benefits calculations for the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP).   Since 1993, employer contributions toward some group insurance plans – including health and dental – are considered a…

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New mandate letters signal federal Liberal election platform priorities Jan 19, 2021

Prime Minister Trudeau shuffled his cabinet last week, prompting new mandate letters and fueling election speculation.    On a quiet Friday afternoon with half of Ottawa scrambling to prepare for a weekend snowstorm, the Prime Minister’s Office released a new…

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Pre-departure COVID-19 testing and negative results to be required for all air travellers coming to Canada Jan 4, 2021

Effective Jan. 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all air passengers five years of age or older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling from another country to Canada. Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be…

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Last chance to win in our Mega Recruitment Drive contest Dec 15, 2020

Federal Retirees’ Mega Recruitment Drive contest is ending Dec. 31, so time is running out!   The 2020 Mega Recruitment Drive comes to a close on Dec. 31 but don’t worry – you still have a chance to win. The…

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