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Pension surplus scooped — again January 28, 2026

An early actuarial review revealed a new pension surplus, raising questions about what happened next.  The Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) is once again being used like a piggy bank. This time, it happened two years earlier than expected. Every…

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Virtual pre-retirement course January 16, 2026

Get retirement-ready with an engaging and informative two-day course from the National Association of Federal Retirees.  Demystify retirement with a two-day virtual pre-retirement course from the National Association of Federal Retirees in collaboration with certified pension presenter Melody Walz, Tradex…

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Planning with purpose: Executive insights into the four phases of retirement January 14, 2026

Dr. Riley E. Moynes is an author, TEDx speaker, PROBUS Global speaker and certified professional retirement coach (CPRC).  Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Riley Moynes, author of The Four Phases of Retirement, as we explore the emotional,…

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A closer look at key terms in aging and care January 12, 2026

You don’t need to be an expert to engage meaningfully in conversations about aging and care, but understanding the language helps.  Discussions about aging, health and care often rely on familiar phrases, especially in advocacy, research and policy settings. While…

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Federal Retirees appears at Senate committee December 15, 2025

Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino and senior advisor Patrick Imbeau appeared before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs to discuss Bill C-15.  Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, joined by Patrick Imbeau, senior advisor, retirement security, appeared…

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Year-end message to members December 15, 2025

In their year-end message, our CEO and national board chair thank the cross-Canada community that makes our work possible.  As we near the end of the year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our progress, and to…

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Understanding pension indexation for 2026 December 8, 2025

CPI tracks how the average cost of a basket of goods and services changes over time. It captures price movements in areas like food, housing and transportation.  Every January, the pensions of federal public servants and veterans increase to help…

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Pension indexation rate for 2026 December 5, 2025

Pension increases for retired members and their survivors are calculated annually using Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada.  At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with the pension indexation…

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Watch now: A message from the new national board chair December 4, 2025

In her message to members, Gisèle Tassé-Goodman, Federal Retirees’ newly elected board chair, reflects on the path ahead.   We are pleased to introduce Gisèle Tassé-Goodman as the newly elected chair of your national board of directors. Gisèle begins her term…

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Federal Retirees co-hosts Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop November 24, 2025

The Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop brought together women veterans, researchers, advocates and parliamentarians for a day of engagement, discussion and action.  On Oct. 30, 2025, Federal Retirees co-hosted the Women Veterans Engage: Ottawa Workshop, in collaboration with the Centre…

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Gisèle Tassé-Goodman elected national board chair November 24, 2025

We’re pleased to announce that Gisèle Tassé-Goodman has been elected as the Association’s national board chair.  The National Association of Federal Retirees is pleased to announce that Gisèle Tassé-Goodman has been elected as the Association’s national board chair at a…

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