Canada's Seniors Advocate: Representing 1 Million Retirees
At the National Pensioners Federation, we're committed to advocating for seniors through key initiatives. It is our mission to stimulate public interest in the welfare of aging Canadians.
Our Goal
We aim to advocate for seniors and retirees to secure a life of dignity, independence and financial security.
Our Approach
We strive to achieve this through networking and educating the general public on Pensions, Housing, Health Care, Democracy, Social Programs, Elder Abuse, Affordable Access to Technology and Transportation.
Political Action
We provide concise policy position briefs to Parliamentary Leaders derived from resolutions at our National Conventions and offer federal lobbying support to enhance aging-related matters.
Campaigns & Initiatives
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- Ageism Advocacy
- Consumer Protection
- Health Care
- Long-Term Care Reform
- Pension Protection
An Act to Respect Pharmacare
Greetings NPF Affiliate Leaders, The Senate Committee meets this week regarding Bill C-64. This would be an ideal time to […]
The Future of Long-Term Care
COSCO and the National Pensioners Federation hosted a webinar on March 3rd to discuss the future of Long Term Care. To view, print, […]
Protesting Ford’s Privatization of Our Public Health Care
Seniors lifeline remains with local hospital services and are vital to all. Let’s protect that together! Trish McAuliffe, NPF President […]
Ageing with Dignity Mobilization
We are at a crucial juncture in advocating for the rights of older persons. I am writing to request your assistance […]
Our Call for a UN Convention
Getting Serious about the Human Rights of Older Persons – Our Call for a UN Convention. On behalf of Elder […]
Global Age With Rights
As a lead up to the UN Open Ended Working Group 14th Session meetings being held in New York May […]
NPF Submission to Huma
BRIEF by the National Pensioners Federation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development […]
Myths and Facts on Bill C-228
Myths and Facts on Bill C-228 | Canadian Labour Congress | October 2022 To view, print, or download this campaign’s […]
Pre-Budget Submission
Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget To view, print, or download this campaign’s PDF […]
Long-Term Care Crisis
NPF HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT ON LONG TERM CARE CRISISKathleen Jamieson, Chairperson To view, print, or download this campaign’s PDF file, […]
NPF Letter to Prime Minister
The 2020 NPF Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau To view, print, or download this campaign’s PDF file, please see below:
COSCO Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
COSCO Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities In the Speech from the Throne the federal government pledged that national standards of […]
Long-Term Care Facility Visitation Policies
The following document contains a quick summary scan of visitation policies among long-term care (LTC) facilities from each of the […]
Restoring Paper Billing for Koodo Wireless Customers
Seniors and Consumer Groups Petition to Cabinet Restore Paper Billing for Koodo Wireless Customers The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) […]
PIAC Welcomes COVID-19 Responses
PIAC Welcomes COVID-19 Responses by Internet Service Providers, Wireless – UPDATED 14 April 2020 To view, print, or download this […]
Consumers Demand Internet, Wireless COVID-19 Relief
To view, print, or download this campaign’s PDF file, please see below:
No More Paper Bills
CRTC to Consumers: “No More Paper Bills” The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) and National Pensioners Federation (NPF) today lamented […]
PIAC Applauds BTLR
PIAC applauds BTLR call to improve affordability, access of internet and wireless in Canada, signals caution on broadcasting To view, […]
Summary of Bi-lateral Health Funding
A Summary of the Bi-lateral Health Funding Agreements between the Federal Government and the Provincial and Territorial Governments for Improvement […]
National Drug Plan
Saving Money With a National Public Drug Plan With a national public drug plan to cover everyone, Canada could negotiate […]
Questions for Candidates
Voting to Improve Public Health Care: Questions for Candidates To view, print, or download this campaign’s PDF file, please see […]
Public Health Care
Voting to Improve Public Health Care Your vote is powerful in this federal election. Do your research, talk to candidates […]
Cambie Case
The Canadian Health Coalition is monitoring this case closely and getting the word out. To view, print, or download this […]
A National Seniors Care Strategy
Seniors care includes home care, long-term care and palliative care. It also includes access to prescription medications, which is known […]
CRTC Telecom Sales Practices Hearing
Media Alert: CRTC Telecom Sales Practices Hearing – TODAY, PIAC to Appear as Part of Fair Communications Sales Coalition To […]
CRTC Report on Telecom Sales Practices
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today released its Telecom Sales Practices Report to the Federal Cabinet, vindicating the […]
Telecom Sales Practices
After over a year of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) asking for it and the intervention of the Federal […]
Communications Overselling
Government Hears Consumers and Orders CRTC to Inquire into Communications Overselling The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) today welcomed the […]