After a decades-long crusade to have the grandparent-grandchild relationship acknowledged in the courts, advocates have some hope they’re gaining ground. Grandparents’ rights: It may sound like a made-up term, but, in fact, the grandparent-grandchild relationship is increasingly becoming recognized…
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The NDP has revived it as a priority, but only cautious optimism is warranted. Decades of reports have demonstrated the benefits of national pharmacare — billions in savings, better access to medication, fewer hospitalizations and better health outcomes. The…
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James D. Nicholson packed three careers into one. His knack for new challenges and ideas shows in his volunteering style, too. Keeping up with the stages of James D. Nicholson’s career takes some focus. Over 42 years, he has…
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Retirees and employees alike continue to have to chase money they’re owed with minimal communication from the government side. In engineering, redundancy means duplicating key systems in case one of them fails or is corrupted. You have a problem,…
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Among other promises to improve the lives of seniors, Kamal Khera says she won’t change the defined benefit structure of public sector pension plans. She’s only 33 years old, but Seniors Minister Kamal Khera has more relevant experience in…
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In the latest issue of Sage magazine, members will find a letter from our national president, Jean-Guy Soulière. Well, this is it. After this issue, this page of Sage will be written by another person. One of the highlights…
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Your children love the thought of you downsizing and having less home to maintain, but they fear that you’re hoping to offload all of your belongings to them. Your talk of downsizing is both a welcome idea and a…
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Diplomat, lieutenant-governor and author: James Bartleman has led a life of many chapters and accomplishments. At 82, James Bartleman can look back on a life of intense productivity. Born in immense poverty, aware through most of his life of…
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Even during this challenging time, the Federal Retirees volunteer team is stepping up to support the Association’s mission. Federal election campaign Even though the COVID-19 pandemic meant the 2021 federal election was like no other, Federal Retirees advocacy volunteers…
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Finding new love is grand, but there are things to remember. People with children could risk accidentally disinheriting them, for example. Lynne Butler recalls a client coming to her in absolute distress. The son of her recently deceased partner…
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From the CRA to Federal Retirees, Bruce Challis has always volunteered. Even when Bruce Challis was on the job at the Canada Revenue Agency, he was volunteering. Such is the life of a man who completed a 41-year career,…
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If you’re planning to travel with your pet, follow these tips to ensure a safe and stress-free experience. A road trip is always more fun when your best friend tags along and for many of us, that includes those of…
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