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OAS and GIS: A lifeline for an aging population Mar 30, 2026

Canada’s retirement income system relies on programs like OAS and GIS to support older adults across the country. Canada’s population is projected to age steadily, with the share of older Canadians (65+) increasing from 19.5 per cent in 2025 to…

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Estate planning for Federal Retirees members: A practical overview Mar 24, 2026

Preferred partner Upper Canada Wills & Estates offers a practical overview of wills, powers of attorney and estate planning for members.  For many Canadians, preparing a will and powers of attorney is something that remains on the “to-do” list for…

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International Women’s Day: Recognizing women’s leadership and advancing equity Mar 13, 2026

On International Women’s Day, we recognize the women whose leadership helps guide Federal Retirees’ advocacy.  The National Association of Federal Retirees joins Canadians in marking International Women’s Day and recognizing the leadership, service and advocacy of women across the country….

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Sage60: Fresh perspectives Mar 4, 2026

Travel changes, conspiracy thinking and the connection between diabetes and heart disease — it’s all in the new issue of Sage60. The winter 2026 edition of Sage60, the digital companion to Federal Retirees’ Sage magazine, is here. Published quarterly, Sage60…

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Pension surplus scooped — again Jan 28, 2026

An early actuarial review revealed a new pension surplus, raising questions about what happened next.  The Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) is once again being used like a piggy bank. This time, it happened two years earlier than expected. Every…

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Planning with purpose Jan 14, 2026

Executive insights into the four phases of retirement

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A closer look at key terms in aging and care Jan 12, 2026

You don’t need to be an expert to engage meaningfully in conversations about aging and care, but understanding the language helps.  Discussions about aging, health and care often rely on familiar phrases, especially in advocacy, research and policy settings. While…

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Federal Retirees appears at Senate committee Dec 15, 2025

Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino and senior advisor Patrick Imbeau appeared before the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs to discuss Bill C-15.  Federal Retirees CEO Anthony Pizzino, joined by Patrick Imbeau, senior advisor, retirement security, appeared…

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Year-end message to members Dec 15, 2025

In their year-end message, our CEO and national board chair thank the cross-Canada community that makes our work possible.  As we near the end of the year, we want to take a moment to reflect on our progress, and to…

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Understanding pension indexation for 2026 Dec 8, 2025

CPI tracks how the average cost of a basket of goods and services changes over time. It captures price movements in areas like food, housing and transportation.  Every January, the pensions of federal public servants and veterans increase to help…

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Pension indexation rate for 2026 Dec 5, 2025

Pension increases for retired members and their survivors are calculated annually using Consumer Price Index data from Statistics Canada.  At the end of each year, the Treasury Board Secretariat provides the National Association of Federal Retirees with the pension indexation…

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