Volunteers at Quinte Branch’s first ever election activity in Belleville, Ont. From left to right: Bev Buchanan, chair CARP Greater Bay of Quinte Area Chapter 39; Pat Russell, treasurer & advocacy lead (Quinte Branch); Dianne Raniowski, membership/social (Quinte Branch). Photo…
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Prairies District Director Rick Brick (left) meets with Alberta Minister of Seniors Josephine Pon (centre) and Deputy Minister Susan Taylor (right). District Director Rick Brick meets with new Minister of Seniors in Alberta Just a few weeks following a…
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The 2019 Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) took place at the Hotel Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec from June 18-20. Among the resolutions voted on and adopted by the delegates was the 5-year Strategic Plan which covers the period…
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Canada’s national flag flying at half-mast during National Public Service Week at the Claude Edwards Building in Ottawa honouring the contributions of Canadian public servants who have passed away. From coast to coast to coast, in big cities and…
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Candace Jazvac As candidates gear up for the summer barbecue circuit, the National Association of Federal Retirees advocacy team is gearing up to make a big impact in this fall’s election. In collaboration with Federal Retirees’ board of directors…
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Brian Strongman with MPs Stephen Fuhr (left) and Dan Albas (right) Since 2014, Brian Strongman has served as a District Director on the National Association of Federal Retirees Board, representing British Columbia. In July 2016, Brian was nominated to serve as chair…
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Robert Giroux, Ottawa branch president thanks Sherry Romanado, M.P. and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors for delivering opening remarks at the Branch AGM on April 30 on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi. We are also grateful to…
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Julie Spencer (far right) is pictured with her fellow volunteers at the 2019 Central Okanagan Branch Annual General Meeting. There are as many types of retirement as there are retirees, and, for some, the lure of sunhats and lounge…
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National Volunteer Week takes place from April 7 to 13, 2019. National Volunteer Week is all about inspiring Canadians to engage in their communities and celebrating those who give generously of their time and experience to drive social change…
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International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day and, while recognizing the profound achievements of outstanding women is appropriate throughout the year, this day affords us all an opportunity to…
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Brian Harris, Advocacy Program Officer for Saskatchewan, has been playing a lead role in developing and supporting the Seniors Mechanism (SSM) in his province. In 2018, the SSM hosted 21 forums and focus groups in communities throughout Saskatchewan, and has…
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National Mentoring Month takes place each January and gives us all a chance to recognize the value of mentorship and to celebrate the hardworking mentors in our homes, offices and communities. Mentoring can be a truly life-changing experience…
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