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
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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.
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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.
Latest Branch News
Stay up to date with the latest Ottawa Branch news.
Finding fulfilment in retirement
Seats are going fast for our biggest event of the year. Register now for yourself and your guests.
Thrive in retirement!
Come hear a panel of federal retirees discuss options for work after retirement — in and outside government, as a contractor, through an agency and more.
Non-stop activities for you and your guests
We have a great line-up of fall activities as you will see below. All our events are free, and we have bilingual hosts, so participation in both official languages is always encouraged.
Featured Resources
Our Resource Library offers information designed to help you plan, live and enjoy a fulfilling retirement.
uOttawa Study: How language influences cognition and the brain
Researchers at the University of Ottawa are looking for English/French bilinguals or monolinguals to participate in two testing sessions where you will be asked to complete different language and cognitive tasks.
Participants will be compensated for their time. Click below for full details.
Royal Ottawa and uOttawa Research Study
The Clinical EEG lab at the Royal Ottawa Hospital is looking for healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 69 to participate in a study with the purpose of comparing brain activity in a healthy participant to individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. For full details and eligibility criteria, please click below.
Research Survey - uOttawa Study
Ph.D. candidate Ezgi Tasyurek at uOttawa is conducting an online survey, looking for seniors aged 65+ to answer some questions to better understand how older individuals perceive social media. This survey should take around 20 minutes to complete. Please click below for full details.
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