2017 has arrived and in five short months, Canadians everywhere will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation on Canada Day July 1st! Who remembers where they were 50 years ago for the Centennial celebration on “Dominion Day” in 1967?…
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Thank you! A total of 16,604 members—including 338 volunteers— completed our Membership Survey last November. We have a very high level of confidence that this sample is reflective of the overall membership population. Given the number of responses and our…
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A Holiday Message from the President Decorating our Christmas tree and our house with bright Christmas lights is one of my most enjoyable to-do tasks at home. It is a tradition and a reflection of my family’s culture during this…
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In our October e-newsletter, we asked for 150 volunteer mentors and our members have responded in a big way! Within days, we exceeded this target and we now stand at 258 potential mentors representing Federal Retirees. We are still accepting volunteers while…
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The Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Retirees is composed of leaders who are dedicated to the organization’s mission – to significantly improve the quality and security of retirement for our members and all Canadians through advocacy…
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Please join us in welcoming SimplyConnect to the National Association of Federal Retirees’ Preferred Partners program. SimplyConnect is a Canadian cell phone service provider committed to providing simple and affordable solutions for its customers’ wireless needs. SimplyConnect recognizes the challenges…
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We are pleased to welcome Tradex to the Association’s family of Preferred Partners. Tradex is Canada’s only not-for-profit provider of mutual funds and financial advice. Founded in 1960 by public servants, it offers professional service, a wide range of high-quality…
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This year, Joe Sanderson, Director, District of the Prairies and NWT will be representing the National Association of Federal Retirees by laying a wreath on our behalf at the newly refurbished National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11, 2016. …
Read article We need to hear from you in order to make improvements to our Association! All we need is about 15 minutes of your time. The National Office has contracted with the Institute on Governance (IOG) to independently and confidentially…
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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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We are looking for 150 retired members who are willing to share their time, knowledge and experience on their terms. As former members of the federal Public Service, Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and Federal Judges, you have a wealth of…
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In keeping with its commitment to prudent financial management, the National Association of Federal Retirees has decided to discontinue the use of annual stickers for renewal of Federal Retiree membership cards effective January 1, 2017. This decision was made…
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