Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Defence
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Pensions
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan, respecting coordination of superannuation plans and enhancement.
- Canadian Forces and Public Service Supplementary Death Benefit, respecting discriminatory differences.
- Discussions with government officials to ensure and discuss the progress of implementing a national seniors strategy which will encourage and promote the wellness and independence of older Canadians.
- Ensure that the Pension Benefit Standards Act remains unchanged with respect to protecting defined benefit pension plans and changes that would undermine them.
- Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and recognition of Federal Retiree as the leading representative body for retirees (or retired public servants, members of the CAF and members of the RCMP).
- Implementation of a national pharmacare program that responds to recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare.
- Maintain Canada Health Act and equitable health care access.
- Marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; Pension Advisory Committee; pension plan funding and security of benefits.
- Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs.
- Policies and programs which may enhance and protect the rights and well-being of veterans and their families, included, but not limited to The Veterans Well-being Act (S.C. 2005, c. 21), the Pension Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-6 as amended and the Veterans Benefit Act, R.S.C. 1970, V-2 as amended.
- Previously known as Bill C-357 of the 42nd Parliament, An Act to amend the Public Service Superannuation Act (Group 1 contributors); with respect to discussions with government officials the implications of this bill and current legislation on retirees, and the need to fix a gap that emerged following 2012 changes to the federal public service pension plan (specifically, veterans who transfer their pensionable military service to the public service pension plan after 2013 are subject to a later retirement date, even though they have served Canada prior to the cut-off date).
- Previously known as Bill C-372 of the 42nd Parliament, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans and group insurance plans); with respect to the need to protect the retirement income security that has already been earned by millions of Canadians in the event of corporate insolvencies.
- Previously known as Bill C-384 of the 42nd Parliament, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (pension plans and group insurance plans); with respect to the need to protect the retirement income security that has already been earned by millions of Canadians in the event of corporate insolvencies.
- Previously known as Motion-106, calling on the federal government to take action to help improve quality of life for seniors in Canada through the implementation of a National Seniors Strategy.
- Public Service Health Care Plan and Pensioner Dental Service Plan, respecting coordination of plans and maintenance/enhancement.
- Public Service Superannuation Act, respecting annual statement of benefits for pensioners.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Income Fund and Tax Free Savings Accounts, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs.
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, respecting marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; immediate indexation of Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act pensions; pension plan funding and security of benefits; and Pension Advisory Committee.
- Veterans Independence Program, respecting extension to Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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National Defence (DND)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
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Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Association is non-profit. The objectives of the
Association are:
1. To advocate measures in support of the pensions, benefits and general welfare of members and potential members;
2. Oppose measures detrimental to the interests of members and potential members;
3. Inform and assist members with respect to pensions, benefits and their general welfare;
4. Exert leadership in the areas of pensions, benefits and retiree and senior issues.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Anthony Pizzino,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
A person may be a Member of the Association if, for the purposes of a federal superannuation plan, the person is:
(a) an annuitant or spouse of an annuitant; or
(b) a current contributor to a federal superannuation plan or spouse of a current contributor; or
(c) a surviving spouse of a deceased Member.
A person may also be a Member of the Association if they are a Veteran, the spouse of a Veteran or spouse of a deceased Veteran.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-12-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$460,810.50
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$24,252.00
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
865 Shefford Road
Ottawa, ON K1J 1H9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-745-2559
Ext.
231
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Patrick Imbeau,
Advocacy and Policy Officer - Pensions |
No public offices held
- Lauren Mann,
Manager, Recruitment and Member Services |
No public offices held
- Andrew McGillivary,
Director, Communications & Marketing |
No public offices held
- Sayward Montague,
Director, Advocacy |
No public offices held
- Anthony Pizzino,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Jessica Searson,
Healthcare Advocacy and Policy Officer |
No public offices held