National Association of Federal Retirees
Nanaimo and Area Executive Members December 15, 2024
Left to Right: Marg Smith, Andy Gilman, Christine Walker, Larry Biccum, Jim Gahr, Carol Gregson, Bob Benton, Pat Benton, Rick Roberts, Charles Scrivener, Penny Kanigan, Ian Williams, Fran Graham
We are branch BC05 of the National Association of Federal Retirees that promotes retirees’ financial security, health and well-being
The National Association of Federal Retirees (Federal Retirees) is the largest national advocacy organization representing active and retired members of the federal public service, Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and retired federally appointed judges, as well as their partners and survivors.
With close to 170,000 members, including more than 60,000 veterans and their families, the Association has been advocating for improvements to the financial security, health and well-being of our members and all Canadians for over 50 years.
We believe every Canadian, today and in the future, should benefit from better retirement income security and a strong, sustainable health care system.
Our area includes Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum and Port Alberni.
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As of April 17, 2025, the Mid Island & Pacific Rim Branch has 1700 members comprising 1088 retirees and 612 spouses.