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Give the perfect gift for your chance to win October 22, 2020

If you’re struggling with gift-giving this season, let us help. A perfect gift for them – and a chance to win $10,000 for you!   Whether you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gift for a federal retiree or you’re…

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Great news from the CEO October 21, 2020

We have excellent news for MEDOC subscribers!   We’ve got great news to share. Since the government travel advisory related to COVID-19 was imposed in mid-March, federal retirees who enjoy travelling have been faced with unprecedented challenges. Johnson Insurance, our…

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Sage words: seeking member input for our magazine October 20, 2020

Share your opinions for Sage winter 2020.   We’re proud of Sage magazine and we’ve published some great articles over the years, but one of our favourite aspects of the magazine is actually hearing from you, our members. Federal Retirees is…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Prince Edward Island kicks-off Reach 338 October 19, 2020

Thanks to our Prince Edward Island volunteers, the National Association of Federal Retirees was thrilled to kick-off our Reach 338 project this fall! In September, volunteers at the Charlottetown and Summerside branches, along with the Prince Edward Island advocacy program…

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B.C. provincial election: Join us for a webinar October 13, 2020

Calling all Federal Retirees members based in British Columbia! Join us for an exciting webinar on Oct. 16.   On October 16 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, the National Association of Federal Retirees and the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of…

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Saskatchewan election: Federal Retirees and SSM want to make seniors issues a priority during leaders’ debate October 13, 2020

Our members, and older adults in Saskatchewan, deserve to know how parties will address older adult care if they form government.   On Oct. 14, provincial party leaders in Saskatchewan will square off in a debate in advance of the…

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Saskatchewan 2020 Election: Take a stand for older citizens’ health care! October 13, 2020

Tell your Saskatchewan election candidates to prioritize older adult health care using Federal Retirees’ online tools.   The Saskatchewan 2020 provincial election will take place on Oct. 26. With this short fall election, Federal Retirees is focusing its efforts on…

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British Columbia 2020 provincial election: Transforming care for seniors in BC October 9, 2020

Tell your BC election candidates to set improved health care for older adults as a top priority using Federal Retirees’ online tools.   On Sept. 21, 2020, a snap election was called in British Columbia to take place on Oct….

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Webinar: Getting started with Reach 338 October 8, 2020

Curious about Reach 338 – our new advocacy initiative? We’ll be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 13!   The National Association of Federal Retirees is building a nationwide network of advocates to advance our mission – to significantly improve…

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Court restores Ontario Out-of-Country Travellers Program October 5, 2020

The Ontario Divisional Court has found the Ford government did not have the authority to end OHIP’s Out-of-Country Travellers Program.   A three-judge panel of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court ruled unanimously in favour of an application…

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Rewriting aging: In conversation with Dr. Andrea Charise October 1, 2020

Dr. Andrea Charise urges Canadians to embrace a more nuanced view of aging, one that is not inextricably tied to disease and decline. Photo: Andy King As Canadians, we often hear and read about aging as an ominous crisis—a threatening wave…

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Terrific news for MEDOC travel insurance subscribers! October 1, 2020

Federal Retirees has been able to secure a firm commitment from our long-time partner, Johnson Insurance, that existing MEDOC policy holders will receive emergency travel insurance, which includes COVID-19 and non-COVID-19-related emergency travel coverage up to the $10 million policy…

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