On April 24, 2020, the Government of Canada extended certain temporary changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) put in place on March 24, 2020, and implemented additional temporary changes that remain in effect until non-critical business is…
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In this fourth instalment of our “Rounding up budgets” series, budget season continues with the governments of Yukon and Quebec releasing their fiscal plans in early March 2020. Read on to learn more about these territorial and provincial budgets and…
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“It saddens me deeply to pass along the sincere condolences of all members of the National Association of Federal Retirees, to everyone touched by the senseless violence in Nova Scotia this weekend,” said national president Jean-Guy Soulière. “Our thoughts and…
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Even during this time of COVID-19, our amazing volunteers are reaching out to members, offering support and making a difference. National Volunteer Week takes place from April 19 to 25, 2020. National Volunteer Week is here, and that means it’s…
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To manage Canada’s drug supply in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments, along with pharmacists’ associations and regulators, have recommended that pharmacists limit the dispensing of prescription medication to a month’s supply. While this measure is effective in ensuring everyone…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the world, Russia and Saudi Arabia have been in an oil-price war. Both events bring significant economic insecurity. Millions are under stay-at-home orders, and applications for employment insurance are at an all-time high. Stocks…
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On April 7, members of the National Association of Federal Retirees will receive a special call from Canada’s federal seniors minister, the Honourable Deb Schulte. Working with Federal Retirees, Minister Schulte and MP Stéphane Lauzon, parliamentary secretary to the minister…
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On March 29, the Prime Minister announced the contribution of $9 million in funding to support Canadian seniors impacted by COVID-19. The funding will be distributed through United Way Canada for local organizations to support practical services to Canadian seniors. These…
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Be sure to take the time to check in with yourself and care for your mental health. The COVID-19 global pandemic is disrupting routines and expectations, and complicating access to groceries, medication and our family and friends. We’re all…
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On March 24, 2020, the Government of Canada implemented temporary changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these temporary measures was a relaxing of the 100-day dispensing limit for maintenance…
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Sage, our quarterly magazine, is brimming with engaging and informative articles about issues that matter to members. Further to Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guibeault’s recent announcement, the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) is taking immediate action to get funding…
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Federal Retirees president Jean-Guy Soulière is still hard at work but minding his social distance. We are living in unprecedented times. Even though we are a seniors’ organization and most of us have lived through much in our lives,…
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