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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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