A hardier rose would smell as sweet June 17, 2026
Federal scientists managed to breed a series of roses that are hardy enough to withstand Canadian winters when covered by a snowfall instead of artificial protection.
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Protecting the world from Ebola June 16, 2026
Scientists at the National Microbiology Lab of the Public Health Agency of Canada developed a vaccine to protect Canadians and others from the Zaire strain of Ebola.
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We are a not-for-profit organization representing the interests of current and retired federal employees, veterans and their partners. Our mission is to protect pensions and benefits while promoting well-being and a strong retirement community.
Membership is open to anyone paying into or receiving a pension from Canada’s Public Service, the RCMP or the Canadian Armed Forces, federally appointed judges and to honourably discharged non-pensioned veterans. Their spouses and survivors are also eligible to join Federal Retirees.
Membership costs just $58.80 per year for an individual and $76.44 per year for a couple. This amount helps support Federal Retirees’ work for better pensions for all Canadians and provides full access to all benefits.
The double membership option doubles your impact and provides membership to a spouse or partner! Both become eligible for all member benefits, including our exceptional rates on MEDOC travel insurance, access to our knowledgeable research staff, four high-quality issues of Sage magazine each year and informative reports and updates from our advocacy team.
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