Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s Advisory Council on Economic Growth published recommendations to boost Canada’s economy earlier this week, with advice ranging from boosting innovation, to improving skills training, to increasing labour force participation. The Council focused its labour force participation…
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Today, Federal Retirees submitted its budget brief to the government of Ontario, highlighting the urgent need to continue working toward better retirement security and a comprehensive plan for health care that meets seniors’ needs. In its 2016 budget, Ontario earmarked…
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In December 2016, media reported that the federal government was considering taxing health care benefits as part of its overall review of the Canadian income tax system. This sparked immediate concern from Canadians and many organizations, including Federal Retirees. Led…
Read article In December 2016, media reported that the federal government was considering taxing health- care benefits as part of its overall review of the Canadian income tax system. The federal government has not yet confirmed if it will implement this tax….
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In fall 2016, Federal Retirees joined forces with the Canadian Medical Association to advocate for a new Health Accord focused on the urgent need to address seniors’ care in this country. Along with our volunteers and branches in Kelowna, Edmonton,…
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Please be advised of the Quebec Taxable Benefits rates for 2016. For more information please follow the link to the website: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/pay-remuneration/notices-avis/2017/0101-eng.asp
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Your stories are key to driving our membership focus and advocacy efforts. Sharing stories can give a compelling, authentic look at how real people are affected by issues, actions and policy, helping raise awareness about matters that are important to…
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At the end of each year, the Treasury Board provides the Association with information on the pension indexing increase that is effective on January 1st. The pension indexation rate effective January 1, 2017 is 1.3% Information on the calculation…
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NEWS RELEASE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL RETIREES GOING ACROSS COUNTRY TO GET FEEDBACK FOR A NEW HEALTH ACCORD Ottawa, November 7, 2016 – The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) is joining forces with the…
Read article The National Joint Council announced on October 31, 2016 that Jean-Guy Soulière, President of the National Association of Federal Retirees, has replaced Dennis Jackson as the representative for the pensioners on the Partners Committee. Federal Retirees wishes to thank…
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Earlier this week, federal Liberal Finance Minister Bill Morneau introduced Bill C-27, which would amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act and make possible target benefit pension plans for federally-regulated and Crown corporation employers. (This would not affect federal public sector employees…
Read article Retirement income and health care security: good for retirees, good for Canada Usually, the federal government starts consultations for the coming year’s budget over the summer, and this year was no different. In June 2016, the House of Commons Standing…
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