After reigning for 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at Balmoral at the age of 96. President of the National Association of Federal Retirees, Roy Goodall expressed his sympathies today on behalf of the Association, on receipt…
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In honour of International Self-Care Day on July 24, it’s important to spread the word that volunteering can be self-care too! Self-care means something a little different to everyone but, at its core, self-care refers to taking the time…
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Maria Fitzpatrick, a dedicated volunteer with Federal Retirees’ Southern Alberta Branch, is now taking on the exciting role of advocacy program officer. Maria Fitzpatrick, with the Southern Alberta branch, is the Association’s newest advocacy program officer and is looking…
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Guided by member feedback, Federal Retirees’ national magazine, Sage, is undergoing a design refresh. We hope you’re as excited as we are! The long-awaited design refresh of Sage magazine is set to launch with our fall edition. The new…
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The Federal Retirees community welcomes longtime volunteer Roy Goodall as its president, along with four new district directors. Following the elections that took place on June 23 during Federal Retirees’ 2022 annual meeting of members, we’d like to introduce…
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On the last working day of National Public Service Week, Canada’s national flag flies at half-mast at the Association’s national office in memory of Federal Retirees members who have passed away. In 2018, the National Association of Federal Retirees…
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From COVID-related coverage to new perks, Federal Retirees has important updates for MEDOC policyholders. It’s time to dust off your passports. Now you can go ahead and plan those long-anticipated adventures thanks to Federal Retirees’ work with MEDOC to…
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Jean-Guy Soulière, president of the National Association of Federal Retirees, has a National Public Service Week message for active employees — add your voice and join us! National Public Service Week 2022 is coming up soon — from June…
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Have you checked out our amazing Preferred Partner Program? We want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your membership with us. From impactful advocacy work to preferred partners that offer real savings, there’s a lot to love…
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Sunday, June 5 is Canadian Armed Forces Day, an opportunity to recognize the brave members — both past and present — of the Canadian Armed Forces. Canadian Armed Forces Day (CAFD) takes place on the first Sunday in June…
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Since 2018, VAC has been streamlining applications for male veterans with erectile dysfunction caused by medications for psychiatric conditions, but there is no equivalent process for female veterans. In 2018, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) changed its processes and streamlined…
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2022 APEX Career Contribution award winner, Roger Girouard. Congratulations to Roger Girouard, winner of the 2022 APEX Career Contribution award sponsored by Federal Retirees. Girouard served for more than 40 years in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Coast…
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