Membership with benefits
The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) is the largest national advocacy organization representing active and retired members of the federal public service, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and federally appointed judges, their partners and survivors.
From strategic, impactful advocacy work to preferred partners that offer real savings, there are plenty of things to love about becoming a Federal Retirees member. Join now, even if you aren’t retired!
Your benefits. Your voice. Your retirement.
For more than 60 years, Federal Retirees has been a trusted national voice for retirees, working to protect pensions, benefits, and quality of life in retirement. Backed by over 170,000 members and a dedicated volunteer network from coast to coast, we deliver credible advocacy that drives real results.
Membership is affordable at only $58.80 per year for an individual or $76.44 for a couple, and it delivers real value. Members gain access to trusted benefits, savings, and resources, while strengthening the collective voice that defends retirement security for today and for the future.
Our work together
Our Association is proud to have a body of work worth celebrating, including over a half a century of important victories for federal employees, retirees, older Canadians and their loved ones:
- Secured full pension indexation for all federal retirees, so your pensions keep up with the cost of living.
- Fought for the protection and security of your loved ones, obtaining continued benefits for surviving spouses.
- Challenged the $30-billion pension surplus grab from the public service, Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP superannuation accounts.
- Negotiated the creation of your dental plan, the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP).
- Defeated Bill C-27, dangerous legislation that would put pension security at risk.
- Lobbied successfully for a federal seniors minister, ensuring you have a voice in cabinet
- Delivered a modernized Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) with meaningful enhancements across nearly every benefit category.
Your local community
When you become a member, you also become part of one of our 76 branches across the country with a team of passionate volunteers who are there for you connecting with MPs, organizing events, answering questions and so much more.
Benefits of Membership
Access to Insurance Options for Peace of Mind
Through our partner offerings, members can access insurance programs tailored to retirees and pre-retirees, including annual emergency medical travel insurance that complements both provincial coverage and the Public Service Health Care Plan.
Trusted Retirement Information
Members benefit from reliable, plain-language information on retirement-related issues that matter most, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Community and Connection
Membership connects you to a national community of retirees and pre-retirees who share a common experience of public service, along with opportunities to stay informed, engaged, and involved.
Resources you can share
Members have access to printable and digital resources, including membership and benefits brochures, making it easy to explore offerings in more detail or share Federal Retirees with colleagues and friends.
Membership is affordable and designed to deliver real value at every stage of pre-retirement to retirement. Whether you’re planning ahead or already retired, joining gives you access to trusted benefits, meaningful savings, and a strong national community working in your interest.
Federal Retirees is also building a nationwide network of advocates to advance our mission.
To significantly improve the quality and security of retirement for our members and all Canadians. We’re calling this network Reach 343 — because our goal is to ensure that our advocacy work reaches all 343 federal ridings before the next election and we need you to make it happen.
