The National Association of Federal Retirees

Join today...even if you're not retired!

Welcome to the Ottawa Branch of Canada’s largest advocacy group representing active and retired members of the federal public service, the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and retired federally appointed judges, as well as their partners and survivors. We've been advocating for improvements to the financial security, health and well-being of our members and all Canadians since 1963.

What's in it for you?

We look out for your best interests. We press for government decisions to keep or improve your pension and benefits. Learn more about our recent local success and the Association’s victories.

Attend our local Branch events, including virtual webinars and meetings, and connect with other members. We’re building and nurturing a strong community in the Ottawa area. Learn more

Access a wide variety of preferred partners that are offering exclusive savings on local and national products and services related to health, travel, finance, and entertainment. Learn more

What else is included?

Our membership is packed with benefits for federal employees and federal retirees. You will get the following perks when you become an Ottawa Branch member:

Free webinars on managing finances and healthy aging

Helpful resources to get the information you need

Volunteer opportunities to make an impact

Exceptional travel insurance (MEDOC)

Four editions of SAGE Magazine every year

Veterans receive free baggage on select airlines

Exceptional customer service

What our members say

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What our members say

I am blown away by the amount of work that had to go into preparing the AGM. I absolutely love the fact that the speakers’ words were on the screen, both in English & French. The technical presentation is outstanding.

Glenys P.
Member Since 2008
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I really appreciated a couple of Webinars that have been offered. Specifically, the one dealing with the need to reorganize long term care in Canada. Coming from a health care background, this was most interesting.

Georges N.
Member Since 2011
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The free webinars on topics related to finance and health have provided me a lot of useful info. I’d like to extend my appreciation to the outstanding support that the branch has been providing.

Asaf M.
Member Since 2006
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Featured Events

As a member, you receive access to exclusive Ottawa Branch events. Check out the wide variety of events from financial literacy to healthy aging and more.

Join us for a morning dedicated to health, wellness and connection!
October 16, 2025
9:30 AM

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12:30 PM
Join Janice and Andras as they review the steps they go through with clients when reviewing Wills and POAs
October 15, 2025
10:00 AM

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11:00 AM
What if treating mental illness didn’t always mean taking medication? Join Dr. Sara Tremblay, a leading scientist at The Royal, as she explores the promising future of neuromodulation
October 22, 2025
10:00 AM

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11:00 AM

Upcoming Events

As a member, you receive access to exclusive Ottawa Branch events. Check out the wide variety of events from financial literacy to healthy aging and more.

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Latest Branch News

Stay up to date with the latest Ottawa Branch news.

September 24, 2025

Golden Wellness Day — Registration now open!

In collaboration with AIM Fitness, the Ottawa Branch is pleased to invite you to a Golden Wellness Day at the RA Centre on Oct. 16, 2025...

September 10, 2025

Staying active in retirement: Webinars, volunteer opportunities and in- person events!

The Ottawa Branch is hard at work with AIM Fitness on a Golden Wellness Day, to be held at the RA Centre on Oct. 16, 2025.

August 27, 2025

Getting back to work in retirement

On Sept. 24, Tamara Guttman of TLG Consulting & Communications will be offering her second of two national webinars designed to help you with the ins and outs of taking on occasional work as a federal retiree.

Featured Resources

Our Resource Library offers information designed to help you plan, live and enjoy a fulfilling retirement.

May 7, 2025

AGM 2025: Documents

View all documents presented at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Ottawa Branch.

May 1, 2024

AGM 2024: Documents

View all documents presented at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Ottawa Branch.

May 1, 2024

2024 AGM Minutes

Minutes from the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Ottawa Branch.

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