Left to right: Cynthia Foreman, Winnipeg and district branch advocacy contact and Manitoba advocacy program officer; Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South; Ceci O’Flaherty, Winnipeg and district branch president; Paula Nygard, branch services coordina

Volunteers with Federal Retirees’ Nova Scotia branches hosted a roundtable to talk to shadow ministers about issues affecting Canadian seniors and their loved ones.

Federal Retirees and the SMM are calling for a Home Supports Initiative in the province of Saskatchewan, giving retirees a choice in the community and home in which they age.

The Colchester-East Hants branch highlighted the achievements of volunteer Allan Wellwood at its Christmas dinner (From left: Michelle Langille, Mike Devine, Veterans Ombud Nishika Jardine, Allan Wellwood, Peter Kerr).

The president of Federal Retirees’ Southern Alberta branch, Richard Chevrier, acted as co-moderator for the April 24 election candidates’ forum.

Linda MacDonald (right), Algoma Branch president and Ontario advocacy program officer, met with Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, to discuss member priorities, including safe long-term care. 

Federal Retirees volunteers have made the first year of Reach 338 a success.

Federal Retirees volunteers Christine Haynes, Shawna Murphy and Richard Simpson connected with Corey Tochor, MP for Saskatoon—University, on addressing problems in long-term care.

The National Association of Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome four advocacy program officers for Ontario (from top left Sheila Ducarme, Sharon McGovern, Linda MacDonald and Karen Dekold).

At a recent CMA event in Nova Scotia, Federal Retirees volunteers (bottom row from left) Georgette Beaulieu, Cheryl Young and Michelle Langille connected with Dr. Margaret Casey (bottom row right) and Denice Klavano and Dr. Segun (back row, left to right).  

Federal Retirees advocacy program officer, Maria Fitzpatrick, acted as convener for the May 5 election candidates’ forum for the Lethbridge-West riding.

The Edmonton Branch welcomed pension expert Trevor Tombe (left) and the Association’s own senior pension expert Patrick Imbeau to discuss Alberta’s proposal to exit the Canada Pension Plan.

With passion and perseverance, Federal Retirees’ Cornwall branch was able to inspire a new crop of volunteers to get involved! (From left to right: Veronica Britton, treasurer; JoAn Halliday, president; Gérard Piette, vice-president; Michael Griffin, secretary.)

Association volunteers are working across Canada to highlight the critical need for meaningful investments in long-term and home care.
 

Ottawa Branch volunteers met with four Kanata–Carleton candidates ahead of the July provincial by-election.

Federal Retirees is pleased to welcome a new advocacy program officer — Renate Sutherland, who will be supporting branches and members in B.C.

As part of our federal budget campaign, Fraser Valley West Branch member Mohni Khanna (far left) and branch president Ian Spence (far) connected with MP Sukh Dhaliwal.
 

Aging in place panel discussion draws a crowd

Marilyn Best, a new retiree and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Newfoundland and Labrador.

A recent Algoma Branch event offered older adults an opportunity to hear from Ontario provincial government candidates for the Sault Ste. Marie riding.

By going above and beyond to host effective town halls, the Federal Retirees Fredericton & District Branch has left a positive impression on its local MP.

Thunder Bay and Area Branch volunteers organized a meeting with MP Marcus Powlowski to talk about the Association’s advocacy work and the priorities of its members.

The Federal Retirees community came together in 2022 to take action on seniors’ issues across the country.

Federal Retirees representatives recently connected with Canada’s seniors minister on Association priorities. (From left: Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, president Roy Goodall, vice-president Hélène Nadeau and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan).

Irek Kusmierczyk, MP for Windsor—Tecumseh, joined the Association’s Windsor & Area Branch to discuss advocacy priorities.

Nova Scotia-based volunteer Peter Kerr went above and beyond to enact meaningful change for veterans in the province.

Federal Retirees volunteers Roland Wells (left) and Marilyn Best (right) met with Susan Walsh (centre), seniors' advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador, to connect on Federal Retirees’ priorities.

It’s more important than ever to ensure older Albertans and their caregivers have a dedicated and independent advocate protecting their rights and interests.

Windsor & Area Branch volunteer Larry Duffield shakes hands with the prime minister at a local advocacy event.
 

Federal Retirees’ Windsor & Area Branch has focused on advocacy, and their work is paying off.

Amy Baldry, Association advocacy coordinator, speaks at a recent Algonquin Valley Branch community event.
 

The Algonquin Valley Branch recently hosted an evening information session to highlight the advocacy work of the National Association of Federal Retirees.

A group of B.C.-based volunteers teamed up to spread awareness of Federal Retirees’ advocacy priorities.

Federal Retirees volunteer Paul Davis (right) met with Dr. Brendan Hanley, MP for Yukon, to talk about issues affecting older adults and veterans in the territory.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs released its recommendations on the “marriage after 60” clause — and the influence of the Association’s own brief is evident.

Thunder Bay & Area branch director Judith Monteith-Farrell (left) and branch president Lisa Lovis (right) took advantage of a recent opportunity to connect with New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh.

Nanaimo & Area Branch team meets with NDP leader. From left – Marg Smith, Charles Scrivener, Bob Chamberlain (NDP by-election candidate), Ken Jones, Jagmeet Singh (NDP leader, MP for Burnaby South), Maria Dellamattia (NDP national campaign manager).

Cape Breton Branch president James Wheelhouse and Nova Scotia advocacy program officer Michelle Langille met with MP Mike Kelloway during a June visit to the National Capital Region.

Anne MacEwen has been a dedicated volunteer with the Summerside Branch since 2015 and is now taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer.

Federal Retirees has been able to take its long-term care campaign to the next level thanks to support from members and volunteers like Vancouver Branch vice-president Murray Bryck.

Nanaimo branch volunteers recently participated in a health-care roundtable event, where they spoke about the Association’s recommendations for a national seniors strategy.

Blair Armitage, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Ottawa and Nunavut.

The Federal Retirees team debuted new volunteer training at AMM 2023 with a focus on securing and conducting successful MP meetings.

Michele McCleave-Kennedy, NDP candidate for Sault Ste. Marie, speaks with Federal Retirees Algoma branch members at their meet-the-candidates event in advance of the Ontario election.

Federal Retirees volunteers mobilized quickly to ensure the voices of older Manitobans were heard in the lead up to the provincial election. (From left: Ceci O’Flaherty, Connie Kehler, Cynthia Foreman, Glenn Armstrong.)

MP Terry Sheehan and Algoma branch president Linda MacDonald discuss Federal Retirees’ 2023 federal budget recommendations.

Saskatoon & Area Branch president Myrene Mollison connects with community members at the election town hall co-hosted by her branch at Saskatoon's Western Development Museum.

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).

Mike Devine (right), president of Colchester-East Hants branch, met with Stephen Ellis, member of Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester, to discuss Federal Retirees’ advocacy priorities.

A recent webinar hosted by the Ottawa Branch and Dr. Glen P. Kenny explored an important health issue for older adults ⁠— heat stress.

Manitoba-based volunteer Glenn Armstrong, together with dedicated Federal Retirees volunteers across the country, has been hard at work during the 2024 pre-budget consultation process. 

Federal Retirees’ branches are working hard from coast to coast, advocating for secure retirements and healthy aging.

Volunteers with Federal Retirees’ Mid-Island and Pacific Rim Branch have been hard at work in advance of the Oct. 19 British Columbia election.

As part of Reach 338, branch volunteers are teaming up to organize MP meetings and discuss Federal Retirees priorities.

Volunteers with Federal Retirees’ Vancouver branch secured a meeting with local MP Parm Bains to talk about long-term care and home care.

Maria Fitzpatrick, a dedicated volunteer with Federal Retirees’ Southern Alberta Branch, is now taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer.

Windsor & Area Branch volunteers, joined by volunteers from CARP and UNIFOR, participated in a flag-raising ceremony to mark National Seniors Day 2023.  

Association volunteers participated in budget campaigns across Canada to spread awareness of the need for investments in primary care, long-term care and caregiver support.

The NL Seniors’ Coalition is a collaborative alliance of fourteen organizations addressing issues facing older adults and retirees.

Micheline Lefrançois, branch advocacy contact for our Quebec branch, has been a driving force for the Federal Retirees advocacy network, Reach 338.

Federal Retirees has been able to take its long-term care campaign to the next level thanks to support from members and volunteers.

Joanne Granger, an experienced and active volunteer, is taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer for Quebec.

Seniors Navigator Melanie Melanson joined Federal Retirees volunteers and members from across P.E.I. for a screening of Golden: The End of Ageism, a powerful film about age stereotypes.

Federal Retirees’ two P.E.I. branches mobilized quickly for election activities.

Scott Hodge (left), district director for British Columbia and the Yukon, along with Patrick Imbeau (far right), Federal Retirees’ pension advocacy and policy officer, recently met with Rachel Blaney, NDP MP for North Island—Powell River to share members’ priorities.