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‘Fairness for every generation’ while saving the big cookies for next year April 19, 2024

The latest federal budget has been pitched as a plan to support “fairness for every generation,” with a focus on new housing.  At 430 pages, this year’s budget, “Fairness for Every Generation,” is not  a quick read.  With it, the…

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‘Volunteer according to your abilities’ April 10, 2024

Jane Warren has volunteered for the Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia, the Valley Community Learning Association and the Special Olympics to name a few.  If they look, and “try it,” our experts say people living with disabilities can find…

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Federal Retirees representatives meet with Minister O’Regan March 26, 2024

Federal Retirees representatives recently connected with Canada’s seniors minister on Association priorities. (From left: Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, president Roy Goodall, vice-president Hélène Nadeau and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan).  The National Association of Federal Retirees met recently with Seniors…

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Spotting tax season scams March 18, 2024

CRA scams can happen by phone, text, mail or email. Watch out for aggressive language and suspicious links or forms demanding personal information.  Scammers are especially active during tax-filing season, and many Canadians find themselves targeted by criminals posing as…

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Canadian Dental Care Plan eligibility updates for federal retirees March 15, 2024

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is intended to help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents.  Note: The Association does not provide individualized advice or counselling to members on which coverage options they should pursue…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Fraser Valley West Branch focuses on advocacy year-round February 28, 2024

As part of our federal budget campaign, Fraser Valley West Branch member Mohni Khanna (far left) and branch president Ian Spence (far) connected with MP Sukh Dhaliwal.  Aging in place panel discussion draws a crowd Last September, Federal Retirees’ Fraser…

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Advocacy Spotlight: In Nova Scotia, meetings meld recruitment and advocacy February 26, 2024

At a recent branch event in Nova Scotia, Federal Retirees volunteers Cathy Lively (left) and Brenda Allard (right) connected with MP Andy Fillmore.  Last year, the Nova Scotia Central Branch planning committee considered ideas for events as part of their…

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Quebec welcomes Sylvie Rocheleau as new advocacy program officer February 21, 2024

Sylvie Rocheleau, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Quebec.  Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome Sylvie Rocheleau as the new advocacy program officer (APO) for Quebec. Rocheleau, a Montreal branch…

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What happens if a loved one dies abroad February 21, 2024

Federal Retirees and its travel insurance partner, MEDOC, would like to share this information about repatriation in the event of a death while traveling.   Recently, a member of the National Association of Federal Retirees experienced the tragic loss of her…

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Cyber incident at MSH International February 13, 2024

As of Feb. 27, the Treasury Board Secretariat, Canada Life and MSH International have confirmed that MSH’s claims processing system and the PSHCP member portal are operational, and services have fully resumed. For more information, refer to the update from…

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Advocacy Spotlight: Federal retirees talk public and private health care with CMA February 7, 2024

At a recent CMA event in Nova Scotia, Federal Retirees volunteers (bottom row from left) Georgette Beaulieu, Cheryl Young and Michelle Langille connected with Dr. Margaret Casey (bottom row right) and Denice Klavano and Dr. Segun (back row, left to…

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Government announces the Canadian Dental Care Plan February 2, 2024

The recently unveiled Canadian Dental Care Plan is intended to help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents.  Note: The Association does not provide individualized advice or counselling to members on which coverage options they…

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