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Travelling this winter? Update to Ontario Out-of-Country Travellers Program November 26, 2019

The Ontario government announced some amendments to its earlier decision to cancel the Ontario Out-of-Country Travellers Program. First, the government has extended the deadline to end the Out-of-Country Travellers Program from Oct. 1, 2019, to Jan. 1, 2020. In addition,…

First cabinet of the 43rd Parliament announced – what does it mean for Federal Retirees? November 20, 2019

  This afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the first cabinet of the 43rd Parliament of Canada. The Liberal party was re-elected in the general election held on Oct. 21, 2019, with a minority government. The Liberal party saw some significant losses…

Pension indexing rate for 2020 November 7, 2019

  At the end of each year, the Treasury Board provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with information on the pension indexing increase that is effective Jan. 1. The pension indexation rate effective Jan. 1, 2020, is two per…

Veterans’ Week 2019 November 5, 2019

  Every year, November 5 to 11 is Veterans’ Week, an opportunity for Canadians to honour the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of our veterans. Remembrance Day, November 11, marks the final day of Veterans’ Week and recalls the end of…

Two-day pre-retirement course in Ottawa from November 26 to 27 November 1, 2019

  Please note that this event will be carried out in English. Subsequent sessions in French may be offered if demand warrants. Federal Retirees has joined forces with Preferred Partner Tradex and HealthPartners to deliver a pre-retirement course aimed at demystifying retirement for public…

Have your questions been answered? October 16, 2019

Veteran’s Service Card available for pre-February 2016 releases October 10, 2019

  The final stage of distribution of the Veteran’s Service Card (VSC) first announced in September 2018 has now begun. Applications from Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans who released prior to February 2016 are now being accepted for processing. If…

Election 2019 – What the parties have to say October 3, 2019

  In this election, the National Association of Federal Retirees has four key priorities: retirement income security, a National Seniors Strategy, support for veterans and their families, and pharmacare. Seniors represent the fastest growing demographic in the country and the…

Celebrating National Seniors Day September 24, 2019

  National Seniors Day October 1 of each year is National Seniors Day, which coincides with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons and is an occasion for Canadians to celebrate the profound contributions of seniors in our homes,…

Progressive Conservatives re-elected to a second majority government in Manitoba September 20, 2019

  On September 10th, Manitobans re-elected Premier Pallister and his conservative government to a second majority term. The NDP will form the Official Opposition, gaining six more seats in the Legislature. In a bit of a surprise, the Premier called…

Federal Retirees Debate Bingo – Download your card to play! September 19, 2019

In this election, the National Association of Federal Retirees has four key priorities: retirement income security, a National Seniors Strategy, support for veterans and their families, and pharmacare. On October 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET (in English) and October 10…

Liaison: Your Pension & Benefits Newsletter, Issue 13: 2019 September 19, 2019

  If you look closely at the retired member newsletter published this month by the Government of Canada, you will see a 200-word article under the heading “Join the National Association of Federal Retirees”. It took a long time and…