Advocacy news

National Association of Federal Retirees responds to fall economic statement
December 17, 2024
Public Service Pension Fund surplus facts
December 13, 2024
Statement from the National Association of Federal Retirees on pension surplus
December 09, 2024
Pension cheque deliveries during the Canada Post disruption
December 05, 2024
Federal Retirees and Minister Anand’s announcement on public service pension funds
November 25, 2024
Association responds to new report on the power of pensions
November 25, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Recording available for Edmonton Branch pension town hall
November 25, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Algoma Branch keeping MPs focused on Federal Retirees’ priorities
November 21, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: District director pushing government for action on key files
October 16, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Newfoundland and Labrador advocacy program officer meets minister of labour and seniors
October 09, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Mid-Island and Pacific Rim Branch meets election candidates
October 07, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Saskatchewan provincial election town hall
October 02, 2024
Update on the PDSP transition to Canada Life
September 30, 2024
Provincial elections on the horizon
August 21, 2024
Watch now: Minster of Labour and Seniors speaks at Federal Retirees AMM
August 14, 2024
Federal Retirees applauds decision to extend eligibility of early retirement
July 24, 2024
Preparing for the PDSP transition to Canada Life 
June 25, 2024
Federal Retirees voices members’ concerns over the transition of the PDSP
June 24, 2024
Why did the PSHCP move from Sun Life to Canada Life?
June 17, 2024
Federal Retirees applauds report on experiences of women veterans
June 13, 2024
The problem with profits in long-term care
June 12, 2024
Twin challenges to the public service
June 07, 2024
Ottawa welcomes Blair Armitage as new advocacy program officer
May 31, 2024
Association president advocating for older persons at UN
May 28, 2024
Public service Supplementary Death Benefit receives long-awaited update
May 27, 2024
Strengthening rights globally
May 23, 2024
It’s time to move forward
May 16, 2024
Watch now: Caregiving in Canada
May 07, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Windsor Branch’s advocacy opening doors
April 22, 2024
Federal Retirees’ CEO calls out political interference in Canadian pension funds
April 19, 2024
‘Fairness for every generation’ while saving the big cookies for next year
April 19, 2024
Federal Retirees representatives meet with Minister O’Regan
March 26, 2024
Contacting your PSHCP
March 25, 2024
How the PSHCP works
March 25, 2024
'My advice, at the end of the day, would be not to forget yourself'
March 25, 2024
All about your PSHCP
March 25, 2024
‘It was hard’
March 25, 2024
‘You can become a husband again’
March 25, 2024
‘I had to tell my wife I was her husband, not her father’
March 25, 2024
Canadian Dental Care Plan eligibility updates for federal retirees
March 15, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Federal retirees talk public and private health care with CMA
February 07, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Wellwood honoured at Colchester-East Hants branch Christmas dinner
January 23, 2024
Advocacy Spotlight: Summerside branch screens film on ageism
January 19, 2024
Federal Retirees working to inform development of Safe Long-term Care Act
December 14, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Windsor Branch focused on advocacy
December 11, 2023
Promises made, promises kept
December 08, 2023
Watch now: Federal Retirees talks pensions with CPPIB
December 07, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Federal Retirees participates in pre-budget hearings across Canada
December 06, 2023
Pizzino: Federal budget priorities for older Canadians
November 23, 2023
Budget 2024, Lite
November 23, 2023
November update on the PSHCP from the pensioners' representative
November 06, 2023
Federal Retirees members weigh in on Alberta’s proposed pension plan
October 27, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: 2023 Manitoba election
October 26, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Vancouver volunteer turns guided tour into advocacy opportunity
October 16, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Federal Retirees volunteer meets with Yukon MP
October 11, 2023
Join our Quebec team as an advocacy program officer
October 10, 2023
Association meets Treasury Board president Anand
October 06, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Volunteers meet with Newfoundland and Labrador seniors’ advocate
October 05, 2023
Pizzino: Alberta’s flawed analysis
September 27, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Thunder Bay volunteers meet with local MP
August 29, 2023
Federal Budget 2024 — Take action for older Canadians
August 25, 2023
Federal Retirees and the transition to Canada Life
August 22, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Ottawa Branch meets with by-election candidates
August 17, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Saskatoon branch meets Reach 338 target MPs
August 16, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Nova Scotia branches host roundtable for shadow cabinet minsters
August 15, 2023
Manitoba welcomes Glenn Armstrong as new Advocacy Program Officer
August 14, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Kitchener-Waterloo branch connects with MP on long-term care
August 14, 2023
Manitoba Votes 2023 – A healthier future for aging
August 10, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Vancouver branch advocacy team holds first MP meeting
August 10, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Colchester-East Hants president meets MP on the Hill
August 04, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Volunteers learn and collaborate with new advocacy training
July 26, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Algonquin Valley hosts advocacy information evening
July 17, 2023
PSP Investments reports 4.4 per cent returns despite difficult year
July 05, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Windsor & Area Branch invites MP to AGM
June 30, 2023
Newfoundland and Labrador welcomes Marilyn Best as new advocacy program officer
June 05, 2023
PSHCP pensioner contribution rates for 2023
June 05, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Southern Alberta branch holds election candidates’ forum
May 24, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Southern Alberta branch holds election candidates’ forum
May 12, 2023
Poll on PSHCP Canada Life implementation
May 04, 2023
PSHCP members: Complete positive enrolment with Canada Life
April 24, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: P.E.I. election town halls
April 17, 2023
Alberta Votes 2023 — A better way forward for aging
April 03, 2023
Forced optimism: 2023’s federal budget
March 31, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Provincial budget consultations
March 27, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Avalon-Burin Peninsula branch invites MPs to Annual General Meeting
March 22, 2023
P.E.I. votes 2023 — It’s time for better health care and housing for older adults
March 21, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Algoma branch focuses on 2023 federal budget recommendations
March 14, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Nanaimo and area branch participates in health-care roundtable
March 02, 2023
Seeking passionate pension advocates
March 01, 2023
A well-deserved honour
February 23, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Federal Retirees instrumental in ACVA recommendations
February 17, 2023
FAQ on the Public Service Health Care Plan renewal
February 14, 2023
A look ahead at 2023
January 25, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Continuing to push for an Alberta seniors advocate
January 19, 2023
Advocacy Spotlight: Member advocacy in 2022
January 12, 2023
Webinar recording: Weathering stock market volatility and other financial challenges ahead
December 16, 2022
Welcoming the new PSHCP
December 06, 2022
Pizzino: Federal Retirees is acting now on ageism
November 30, 2022
British Columbia welcomes Renate Sutherland as new advocacy program officer
November 21, 2022
Advocacy Spotlight: Welcome new Ontario Advocacy Program Officers
November 16, 2022
Federal Budget 2023 — Get our priorities heard
November 14, 2022
Pension indexing rate for 2023
November 09, 2022
Federal Retirees endorses Home Supports Initiative in Saskatchewan
October 27, 2022
The Walrus Talks at Home: Veteran Identities
October 06, 2022
Quebec’s historic 2022 election results
October 06, 2022
Quebec 2022 provincial elections: Party platform comparison
September 29, 2022
Quebec 2022 provincial elections: Overview of seniors' issues
September 29, 2022
It’s official — Treasury Board announces changes to PSHCP
September 27, 2022
Quebec election: What we heard from the candidates
September 20, 2022
Join our British Columbia team as an advocacy program officer
September 16, 2022
Federal Retirees collaborating to tackle ageism in Canada, and abroad
September 16, 2022
Quebec welcomes Joanne Granger as advocacy program officer
September 13, 2022
National Association of Federal Retirees demands major investment in seniors’ care and well-being from Quebec’s next government
August 25, 2022
Join our Ontario team as an advocacy program officer
August 24, 2022
Association delivers PSHCP deal that prioritizes pensioners’ demands
August 08, 2022
Alberta welcomes Maria Fitzpatrick as new advocacy program officer
July 14, 2022
Advocacy Spotlight: Ottawa Branch helping with research on seniors’ health and heat stress
June 28, 2022
Ontario elects second, larger Tory majority
June 07, 2022
Advocacy Spotlight: 2022 Ontario election
June 01, 2022
Veterans ombud finds sex-based bias in the adjudication of sexual dysfunction claims
May 30, 2022
Enforcement and accountability are key to national standards in long-term care
May 20, 2022
Ontario Votes 2022: NDP leader Andrea Horwath on our issues
May 17, 2022
Ontario Votes 2022: Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford on our issues
May 17, 2022
Ontario Votes 2022: Green Party leader Mike Schreiner on our issues
May 17, 2022
Ontario Votes 2022: Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca on our issues
May 16, 2022
National Association of Federal Retirees demands a better way forward for aging in Ontario
May 10, 2022
P.E.I. welcomes Anne MacEwen as advocacy program officer
May 09, 2022
Ontario Budget 2022 and Doug Ford’s spending platform
May 02, 2022
Veterans deserve accountability and fairness on survivor pensions
May 02, 2022
Seeking advocacy volunteers in Alberta and Quebec
April 28, 2022
Ontario Votes 2022 ⁠— A better way forward for aging in Ontario
April 28, 2022
PSHCP negotiations continue, though not without challenges
April 22, 2022
Federal Retirees to Veterans Affairs committee: It’s time for fair outcomes for veterans
April 21, 2022
Budget 2022: Minister Freeland’s four pillars
April 08, 2022
Federal Retirees reacts to Liberal, NDP confidence agreement
March 29, 2022
The Walrus Talks at Home: Pharmacare
March 28, 2022
PSHCP negotiations continue
March 17, 2022
Advocacy Spotlight: B.C. volunteers meet with Liberal Pacific caucus
March 17, 2022
When life events happen
February 24, 2022
New PSHCP pensioner contribution rates for 2022
February 17, 2022
I’m a Canadian veteran. Where can I go for help?
February 15, 2022
Take Federal Retirees advocacy further — be an advocacy program volunteer in Newfoundland and Labrador
January 28, 2022
Getting ready for your call to the Pension Centre
January 28, 2022
I have questions about the PDSP
January 28, 2022
I have questions about the PSHCP
January 28, 2022
Bridge benefits and turning 65
January 24, 2022
Phoenix backgrounder
January 21, 2022
Advocacy Spotlight: Federal Retirees advocacy volunteer saves veterans money on rent
January 13, 2022
Advocacy Spotlight: Fredericton branch leaves an impression on local MP
January 07, 2022
It’s time to improve the PDSP, says Federal Retirees CEO
December 17, 2021
Advocacy Spotlight: Cornwall volunteers rally to save branch
December 17, 2021
At long last — Phoenix general compensation damages forms available for retirees
December 16, 2021
Federal Retirees to federal, provincial governments: Harmonize names on passports and vaccine documentation
December 13, 2021
New claims process for severe impacts of Phoenix
December 09, 2021
New contract awarded to Canada Life to administer the PSHCP
December 08, 2021
Federal Retirees CEO to governments: It’s time to move on long-term care
December 07, 2021
Ontario optometrists suspend job action and resume OHIP-insured eye care
November 29, 2021
The first 100 days — Federal Retirees calls on government to get moving
November 22, 2021
Federal Retirees meets with newly appointed Treasury Board president
November 16, 2021
Let’s make veteran wellness a permanent federal priority
November 09, 2021
What you need to know about pension indexation and inflation
November 02, 2021
Pension indexing rate for 2022
November 01, 2021
Infographic: A day in the life of a Reach 338 supporter
October 26, 2021
A change is coming — but not for Canada's 44th Parliament
September 27, 2021
An interview with the Bloc Québécois’ Yves-François Blanchet
September 15, 2021
An interview with the Green Party’s Annamie Paul
September 15, 2021
NDP priorities in a nutshell
September 15, 2021
Conservative platform promises relevant to you
September 15, 2021
Liberal 2021 election platform promises for seniors, retirees and veterans
September 15, 2021
Federal Retirees to Ontario government and optometrists: Don't cut off our vision care
September 14, 2021
Soulière on Leaders’ Debates: We want answers on long-term care
September 03, 2021
Surprise majority government for Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives in Nova Scotia
September 02, 2021
Federal Retirees sets its sights on budget 2022
August 19, 2021
Candidates discuss health and seniors issues at Nova Scotia election debate
August 12, 2021
Nova Scotia 2021 provincial election: Standing up for older adults
August 03, 2021
Phoenix damages settlement payments still outstanding until fall
July 29, 2021
Mythbusting: The “Federal Benefit Payment” chain letter
July 14, 2021
Forging a pathway to national standards in long-term care
July 05, 2021
PSP Investments annual report – $204.5 billion at 2021 fiscal year end
June 18, 2021
CPP Investments finishes 2021 fiscal year with $497.2 billion
June 16, 2021
Federal retirees have waited long enough: PSAC Phoenix damage settlements must be paid
June 10, 2021
Federal Retirees shares member perspectives on COVID-19 with parliamentary committee
June 10, 2021
PSHCP renewal talks progressing
June 09, 2021
One million seniors press the federal government for sustainable and inclusive financial assistance
May 26, 2021
Pension revisions update
May 26, 2021
Federal Retirees speaks to Commons Veterans Affairs committee about the future of commemoration
May 25, 2021
Advocacy Spotlight: Winnipeg branch focuses on election readiness
May 10, 2021
Moving Canada toward national standards in long-term care
April 30, 2021
Federal politics in 2021: From budget to election?
April 28, 2021
Federal Retirees weighs in on “recovery” budget
April 20, 2021
Private members bill introduced to create independent seniors’ advocate
April 16, 2021
At long last – PSHCP renewal negotiations underway
April 12, 2021
Bring Alberta’s independent seniors’ advocate back
April 09, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine rollout guidelines for older adults
March 23, 2021
The Canada Pharmacare Act bill didn’t pass – What happens next?
March 19, 2021
Take Federal Retirees advocacy further – be an advocacy program volunteer in Ontario
March 10, 2021
Advocacy Spotlight: Quebec branch paving the way for Committee appearances
March 08, 2021
The power of volunteers
March 08, 2021
Let’s talk about pharmacare
February 25, 2021
Scathing report calls out RCMP’s toxic culture
February 25, 2021
Act now: Support the Canada Pharmacare Act
February 23, 2021
Let’s Talk Budget 2021 – Have your say!
February 12, 2021
Alberta finance minister quietly issues order to take over management of public sector pensions
February 11, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador election: What we heard from the candidates
February 10, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador election webinar town hall
January 29, 2021
Federal Retirees named top 50 organization lobbying on health
January 28, 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador 2021 provincial election: Standing up for older adults
January 28, 2021
Treasury Board must start Public Service Health Care Plan renewal discussions immediately
January 27, 2021
New mandate letters signal federal Liberal election platform priorities
January 19, 2021
It’s time to fix older adult care in Canada — Tell your representatives we need national standards for long-term and home care!
December 07, 2020
Taking our long-term care and home care campaign to the next level!
December 07, 2020
Fiscal update details record spending to jolt economy
December 02, 2020
Advocacy Spotlight: Nova Scotia branches team up for Reach 338
November 30, 2020
Take Federal Retirees advocacy further - be an advocacy program volunteer in Manitoba or Quebec
November 23, 2020
Federal Retirees demands solutions amid veterans’ claims backlog
November 19, 2020
Federal Retirees awarded Veterans Ombudsman Commendation
November 18, 2020
British Columbia’s COVID-19 election projects a majority for Horgan
November 06, 2020
Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 election ushers in a majority for Moe
November 06, 2020
B.C. provincial election: Join us for a webinar
October 13, 2020
Saskatchewan election: Federal Retirees and SSM want to make seniors issues a priority during leaders’ debate
October 13, 2020
Saskatchewan 2020 Election: Take a stand for older citizens’ health care!
October 13, 2020
British Columbia 2020 provincial election: Transforming care for seniors in BC
October 09, 2020
Webinar: Getting started with Reach 338
October 08, 2020
Court restores Ontario Out-of-Country Travellers Program
October 05, 2020
Long-term and home care campaign: Open letter to governments
September 24, 2020
Throne speech commits Trudeau government to fix older adult care
September 24, 2020
Voice your support for a seniors’ advocate in Ontario
September 04, 2020
New Brunswick Election 2020: Speak up for health and older adult care!
September 03, 2020
Christina Hutchins on her role as senior director of the new Office of Women and LGBTQ2 Veterans
August 25, 2020
Rounding up budgets: Prince Edward Island
August 20, 2020
Tell your representatives we need national standards for long-term and home care!
August 13, 2020
What we’re talking about when we talk about older adult care
August 11, 2020
Advocacy and the “new normal”
July 22, 2020
Federal Retirees breaks down Saskatchewan Budget 2020
July 16, 2020
Tell your Ontario MPP: Bill 175 is not the change home and community care needs
July 02, 2020
Ontario Bill 175: Learn more
July 02, 2020
COVID-19 temporary administrative measure for the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) announced
June 30, 2020
OAS/GIS one-time payments to seniors expected July 6, 2020
June 04, 2020
Federal Retirees spends an evening with the minister of seniors and her parliamentary secretary
June 03, 2020
Federal Retirees appears at the House of Commons Human Resources Committee
May 27, 2020
Federal government’s announcement on COVID-19 relief for seniors
May 13, 2020
Report on the Public Service Pension Plan for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
May 11, 2020
Health is a priority in Ontario again (even if it did take a terrible pandemic)
May 07, 2020
Rounding up budgets: Saskatchewan and Manitoba
April 29, 2020
Share your travel experiences during COVID-19
April 23, 2020
Rounding up budgets: Yukon and Quebec
April 22, 2020
Calling on Canadian health and seniors ministers to address prescription limits
April 09, 2020
Thanks to Canada’s Minister of Seniors for words of encouragement to Federal Retirees members
April 06, 2020
Clarifying medication dispensing limits and recent temporary measures announced for the PSHCP
April 01, 2020
Rounding up budgets: New Brunswick
March 27, 2020
Federal Retirees meets with Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, Lawrence MacAulay
March 26, 2020
Federal Retirees and the federal government’s COVID-19 economic response plan: What you need to know
March 25, 2020
Federal Retirees president meets virtually with federal seniors minister
March 19, 2020
Rounding up budgets: Northwest Territories and Alberta
March 10, 2020
Deprescribing organizations and initiatives across Canada
March 09, 2020
Announcing WREN – The Women Veterans Research and Engagement Network
March 05, 2020
Rounding up budgets: British Columbia, Nunavut and Nova Scotia
March 03, 2020
Second update on Phoenix damages agreement
February 14, 2020
Changes coming to provincial drug coverage for Albertans
January 29, 2020
Act now! Tell the Alberta government to leave your drug coverage alone
January 29, 2020
It’s #YourBudget – Have your say!
January 22, 2020
What’s in it for you: Reporting on federal ministerial mandate letters
December 18, 2019
What’s new in older adult health care and policy
December 17, 2019
Federal Retirees represented at throne speech
December 12, 2019
Send your MP our holiday wish list!
December 11, 2019
Update on Phoenix damages agreement
December 04, 2019
Advocacy Spotlight: Volunteers lead in election 2019
November 28, 2019
First cabinet of the 43rd Parliament announced – what does it mean for Federal Retirees?
November 20, 2019
Will the new Liberal minority government pick up Budget 2020 consultations where they left off?
November 13, 2019
Liberals return to power with minority in an election win very different from 2015
October 22, 2019
Have your questions been answered?
October 16, 2019
Veteran's Service Card available for pre-February 2016 releases
October 10, 2019
Election 2019 – What the parties have to say
October 03, 2019
Celebrating National Seniors Day
September 24, 2019
Progressive Conservatives re-elected to a second majority government in Manitoba
September 20, 2019
Federal Retirees Debate Bingo – Download your card to play!
September 19, 2019
Liaison: Your Pension & Benefits Newsletter, Issue 13: 2019
September 19, 2019
Happy Retirement, Bill C-27!
September 16, 2019
Public Inquiry into the Safety and Security of Residents in the Long-term Care Homes System
September 10, 2019
Our Election 2019 Priorities: Frequently Asked Questions
August 23, 2019
Lost the battle, won the war
July 29, 2019
Advisory Council on Pharmacare recommends a universal, single payer, public system
July 24, 2019
Federal retirees share their views on the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan
July 15, 2019
Active/Passive Management of Canadian Public Pension Plans: Parliamentary Budget Officer
July 11, 2019
Manitoba and Nova Scotia not moving forward with new Target Benefit Plan design
July 10, 2019
Canada’s first accessibility act passes unanimously
June 27, 2019
Federal Court of Appeal renders judgment in PSHCP case
June 26, 2019
Federal Retirees gets Election Primer from Abacus CEO
June 18, 2019
Election 2019: Our Priorities
June 18, 2019
Ontario Ends OHIP’s Out of Country Travellers Program
June 07, 2019
Federal Retirees appears at Senate Committee to Speak on Phoenix-related issue
June 06, 2019
Election 2019 – what’s your priority?
May 17, 2019
Federal Retirees meets with Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay
May 14, 2019
Three provincial elections across the country keep Federal Retirees busy this spring
May 07, 2019
Ottawa branch lands $5,000 New Horizons for Seniors Program Grant
May 07, 2019
Federal Budget 2019 – A deeper analysis on proposed health and pharmacare measures
April 29, 2019
Report on Federal Public Pension Plans – Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2018
April 25, 2019
Interim Report from the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare
April 12, 2019
Scheer teases retirement security priorities in election platform at Manning Centre conference
April 02, 2019
Federal Budget 2019 – A deeper analysis on proposed retirement security measures
April 02, 2019
Seniors a key demographic in Ottawa’s 2019 budget
March 19, 2019
New PSHCP pensioner contribution rates
March 13, 2019
Vibrant Voices campaign amplifies seniors’ views on federal issues | Organizations representing 2 million seniors meet MPs to highlight key issues
February 20, 2019
Federal Retirees looking forward to more comprehensive retirement income security consultations
January 21, 2019
Draft legislation proposed to address gross vs. net Phoenix repayment issue
January 17, 2019
Cabinet shuffle brings change and opportunity ahead of federal election
January 15, 2019
Call for Applications for a National Advisory Council on Poverty
December 21, 2018
Important first steps for Canada’s Framework on Palliative Care
December 18, 2018
Federal Retirees and the Minister of Seniors discuss priorities
December 07, 2018
Racing to the Bottom: Attacks Against Defined Benefit Plans and Retirement Income Security
December 07, 2018
Minister joins Federal Retirees to discuss improving veteran and family well-being
November 30, 2018
Federal Retirees share their views on national pharmacare
November 26, 2018
Federal Retirees urge Veterans Affairs Minister to act quickly to repay disabled veterans
November 09, 2018
Federal retirees speak up on Budget 2019
November 07, 2018
Pension Indexing Rate for 2019
November 01, 2018
Postal Service Interruptions and PSHCP/PDSP Claims
October 26, 2018
Quebec election delivers a new government
October 25, 2018
Federal Retirees President attends International Day of Older Persons celebration in Hamilton
October 24, 2018
2 years later – Is C-27 still a threat?
October 19, 2018
Federal Retirees recommends budget priorities to the Finance Committee in Quebec City
October 16, 2018
Election results are uncertain, but our message is clear
October 05, 2018
Federal Retirees Directors make recommendations to Finance Committee for Budget 2019
October 01, 2018
Candidates debate seniors issues at Quebec election event
September 26, 2018
Looking Ahead to National Seniors Day
September 25, 2018
Federal Retirees host first telephone townhall
September 21, 2018
Get involved — Budget 2019 Consultations
September 20, 2018
Finance Committee releases tour stops on cross-country budget consultation roadshow
September 20, 2018
Federal Retirees ask government to prioritize Seniors Strategy, Retirement Security and a solution to the Phoenix fiasco in 2019 budget
September 14, 2018
A closer look at the Minister of Seniors’ first mandate letter
August 31, 2018
New Brunswick Election Telephone Town Hall – Coming up September 11
August 29, 2018
Quebec Election Debate - Quebec City September 5
August 27, 2018
Quebec Budget 2018 Pre-Election Spending
August 27, 2018
Federal Retirees endorses the campaign for a Quebec worthy of its seniors for upcoming election
August 27, 2018
New Federal Retirees Canadian Armed Forces Veteran Membership Card
August 24, 2018
Federal Court of Appeal to hear Federal Retirees PSHCP appeal
August 22, 2018
A Framework for Palliative Care
August 21, 2018
Federal Retirees join the call for UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
August 13, 2018
Federal Retirees look forward to working with new Minister for Seniors, Filomena Tassi
July 18, 2018
Not in conflict, but poor judgement, says Federal Retirees on Minister Morneau’s clearing in ethics probe
June 19, 2018
The conversation is just getting started, says Vibrant Voices
June 08, 2018
Vote for Vibrant Voices at Queens Park
June 05, 2018
Auditor General Report on Phoenix Pay System an "incomprehensible failure"
May 30, 2018
You deserve a response: following up with Doug Ford
May 22, 2018
Let’s Talk Health – Join the Conversation
May 17, 2018
How will the Ontario Parties Tackle Issues Facing Seniors?
May 10, 2018
WATCH: Seniors issues take centre stage at Vibrant Voices Town Hall
May 10, 2018
Federal Retirees questioning federal government’s commitment to a National Seniors Strategy
May 03, 2018
HUMA Report Update: Advancing Inclusion and Quality of Life for Seniors
May 02, 2018
Vibrant Voices town hall tackles key questions for Ontario seniors
April 24, 2018
Vibrant Voices campaign amplifies seniors’ views during Ontario election | Federal Retirees, RTO/ERO partner to highlight key issues for members, seniors
April 23, 2018
Veterans Summit: First Thoughts
April 19, 2018
You’re invited: Vibrant Voices Ontario Election Town Hall and Webcast April 24th
April 18, 2018
Ontario Securities Commission focus on a seniors strategy
April 12, 2018
Ontario’s 2018 Budget: What Seniors Need to Know
March 28, 2018
Canadian Coalition for Retirement Security submits brief to the Manitoba government
March 22, 2018
UPDATE : Decision Reversed as Federal Employees and Retirees in Saskatchewan No Longer Subject to 6% Sales Tax on Benefit Plan Premiums – Refunds expected in late June 2018
March 01, 2018
Federal Retirees have questions for Bill Morneau following the release of Budget 2018
February 28, 2018
Your 2018 Budget Briefing – Seniors, Health, Veterans and Retirement Security
February 27, 2018
Important News on Your PSHCP: Electronic Claims and New Pensioner Rates
February 26, 2018
Top Issue to Watch in Parliament: Veterans’ lifelong pensions and veterans’ services
February 21, 2018
Top Issue to Watch in Parliament: Retirement security and Bill C-27
February 14, 2018
Top Issue to Watch in Parliament: A National Seniors Strategy
February 08, 2018
Ottawa-area LHIN introduces home visits to seniors to combat the flu
January 26, 2018
Five steps to defeat Bill C-27
January 23, 2018
Important Adjustments to BC Medical Services Plan Premiums
December 21, 2017
Canadian Coalition for Retirement Security submits brief to the Nova Scotia government
December 20, 2017
OPEN LETTER: Canadian Coalition for Retirement Security writes to Morneau on Bill C-27
December 19, 2017
Hamilton Branch President sets the record straight
December 18, 2017
Federal Retirees advocate for National Seniors Strategy in brief to Parliamentary Committee
December 12, 2017
Federal Retirees join CUPW and Retired Postal Workers at Bill C-27 Demonstration in Toronto
November 30, 2017
Federal Retirees supports PMs apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians
November 28, 2017
Pension Indexing Rate for 2018
November 22, 2017
Community Consultations Underway for National Seniors Strategy
November 16, 2017
Federal Retirees supports legislation to fix pension gap for veterans who join the public service
November 08, 2017
Jacques Lambert appointed to Public Service Health Care Plan Administration Authority Board of Directors
October 26, 2017
Happy Birthday: A Year Since C-27 Introduced
October 19, 2017
President and Director of Advocacy represent Federal Retirees before Parliamentary Committee
October 05, 2017
Federal Retirees to Appeal Federal Court PSHCP Decision
October 02, 2017
Federal Retirees meets with Commons Finance Committee Chair Wayne Easter to Talk 2018 Budget Priorities
September 28, 2017
Have Your Say: Federal Budget Consultations Near You
September 28, 2017
New PDSP monthly contribution rates effective Oct. 1, 2017
September 13, 2017
Veterans Outreach Initiative
August 23, 2017
Federal Employees and Retirees in Saskatchewan Now Subject to 6% Sales Tax on Benefit Plan Premiums
August 01, 2017
RCMP Class Action Settlement Reached
July 06, 2017
Canada's Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott has announced consultations on pharmaceutical pricing reforms
May 19, 2017
House of Commons agrees to study of a National Seniors Strategy
May 19, 2017
CPP Actuarial Adjustment Factors Study Released by OSFI
May 04, 2017
Seniors and the Ontario 2017 Budget
April 28, 2017
PSHCP Hearing Update
April 12, 2017
Federal Retirees President Jean-Guy Soulière talks national seniors strategy with MP Marc Serré
April 10, 2017
Budget 2017 shot through with measures for seniors, retirees
March 22, 2017
The Health Accord in Disaccord
March 01, 2017
Federal tax on health and dental plans not entirely out of mind for Liberals
February 10, 2017
Get ready for a new definition of retirement
February 10, 2017
Federal Retirees shares priorities for Ontario’s 2017 budget
February 06, 2017
Federal Tax Proposal on Health and Dental Benefits
January 30, 2017
Quebec Taxable Benefits — 2016 Rates
January 18, 2017