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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Of course, bargains and savings are great, but what older Canadians really want for National Seniors Day is meaningful change. Earlier this month, we reached out to the Federal Retirees community to ask a simple question: What would mean…
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Association president Jean-Guy Soulière wishes all Canadians a very happy International Day of Older Persons on Oct. 1! As we celebrate the International Day of Older Persons, we should reflect on the importance of a vibrant and healthy demographic…
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Implementing national standards for long-term care, home care and other older adult care will ensure a baseline level of quality care for older Canadians, regardless of where they live. Last month, Federal Retirees launched its long-term and home care campaign…
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The federal government has outlined its plan to support Canadians hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic in a new speech from the throne. Please note that important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It…
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CPP Investments will be holding virtual public meetings to discuss the financial state of the CPP Fund and its investment activities. This October, CPP Investments – the organization responsible for investing CPP contributions not immediately needed to pay benefits…
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On Sept. 14, voters in New Brunswick headed to the polls and delivered a majority government for Blaine Higgs’ Progressive Conservative party. It was the first province in Canada to hold an election during the global coronavirus pandemic. A total…
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It’s time that older adults and caregivers in Ontario have a non-partisan advocate looking out for their best interests. In early July, a private member’s bill was tabled to appoint a seniors’ advocate for Ontario. Bill 196, Seniors’ Advocate…
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Join us in making sure health care and older adult care are top priorities in the 2020 New Brunswick election! On August 17, 2020, a general election was called in New Brunswick and will take place on September 14, 2020….
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Your support matters! Last year, retirees donated just over $3 million through the GCWCC. The 2020 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) will be launching virtually from Ottawa on Sept. 10. Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière will be…
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Christina Hutchins, the senior director of the Office of Women and LGBTQ2 Veterans at Veterans Affairs Canada, joined the WREN team to discuss her plans for the role. In June 2020, the Women Veteran Research and Engagement Network (WREN)…
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In our next installment of the budget round up series, we look at the budget released by the Prince Edward Island government on July 17, 2020. Budget overview COVID-19 spending Health-care spending Additional noteworthy budget elements Opposition Reaction Budget…
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