National Association of Federal Retirees

Federal Retirees is so honoured to be the recipient of a Veterans Ombudsman Commendation this year! We will continue our work to support Canadian veterans and ensure they and their families have the well-being, care and benefits they deserve.

GIS recipients who have not already filed their 2019 income tax information should contact Service Canada by calling 1-800-277-9914 and provide their income information over the phone to avoid an interruption to their benefits. Please share this information with anyone you know who needs to hear it!

Let’s explore Ontario’s measures for older adults in its recently unveiled 2020 budget.

Let’s talk about voluntourism and offer some top tips!

Humans are social creatures and a pandemic is not going to change that. Check out our latest issue of Sage to find out more about how older Canadians are staying active, engaged and entertained.

Though Ontario’s 2020 budget details record spending, seniors in the province are left with the same patchwork approach.

What does age in place mean to you? Do you feel like you’ll be empowered to make important decisions about where and how you will live as you age?

Federal Retirees CEO Simon Coakeley appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs to discuss the persistent backlog of disability benefit claims. Visit us online to watch his opening remarks.

The Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund one-time call for applications is closing soon on Nov. 22.

"One of the key findings of this Report is that the culture of the RCMP is toxic and tolerates misogynistic and homophobic attitudes amongst its leaders and members."