The federal government has extended the Pensioners’ Dental Service Plan transition date to Nov. 1, 2024. In June 2023, the government announced the contract for the Pensioners’ Dental Service Plan (PDSP) and the Public Service Dental Care Plan (PSDCP) was…
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The Colchester-East Hants branch highlighted the achievements of volunteer Allan Wellwood at its Christmas dinner (From left: Michelle Langille, Mike Devine, Veterans Ombud Nishika Jardine, Allan Wellwood, Peter Kerr). In December, the Colchester-East Hants branch hosted a Christmas dinner at…
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Seniors Navigator Melanie Melanson joined Federal Retirees volunteers and members from across P.E.I. for a screening of Golden: The End of Ageism, a powerful film about age stereotypes. Summerside branch volunteers were impressed by the film Golden: The End of…
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All Canadians deserve better, safe long-term care, regardless of where they live. In July, the federal government launched an online consultation to inform the development of a Safe Long-term Care Act. This followed the 2021 mandate letters which included directions…
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In his December pensioners’ representative report to members, Federal Retirees president Roy Goodall discusses important news and updates related to the PSHCP and the transition to Canada Life. The past several months have been difficult for many who are having…
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The supply and confidence deal, slated to remain in place until 2025, secured NDP support for the minority Liberal government in exchange for progress on key policy priorities. The supply and confidence agreement signed by the Liberals and NDP to…
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In his update to members, Association CEO Anthony Pizzino talks advocacy priorities and shares an exciting train ride story. In this issue of Sage, we have an interview with Seamus O’Regan, the new seniors minister, who only took over the…
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Moderated by Prairies and Northwest Territories district director Rick Brick, this webinar focused on the history of the CPP, its performance and the potential consequences of an APP. In November, Federal Retirees held a webinar on the Canada Pension Plan…
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Manitoba-based volunteer Glenn Armstrong, together with dedicated Federal Retirees volunteers across the country, has been hard at work during the 2024 pre-budget consultation process. Members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance held public hearings across Canada in…
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The fall economic statement lands Tuesday and, soon enough, Budget 2024 will be upon us. Both must address a national seniors strategy. This article was originally published on Nov. 17, 2023, by the Ottawa Citizen. The fall economic statement will…
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Tabled Tuesday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s fall economic statement focuses on two key challenges: supporting middle class finances and making housing more affordable. On Nov. 21, deputy prime minister and minister of finance Chrystia Freeland released the federal government’s 2023…
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The federal government has announced a data breach involving two companies that provide relocation support for employees. Important updates have been made to this article since it was originally published. It was last updated on Nov. 30, 2023. The National…
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