Here are some links to other websites that may be of interest to retirees and members. Some of them are general interest sites, while others are more specific for retirees and other seniors, such as seniors benefits and health-related sites. These links will open in a new tab in your browser so you don’t lose your place.
National Defence
- Communications Security Establishment
Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) is the national cryptologic agency, providing the Government of Canada with information technology security and foreign signals intelligence. - Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre) is part of the Communications Security Establishment Canada. It is the single unified source of expert advice, guidance, services and support on cyber security for Canadians. - Department of National Defence
The Department of National Defence supports the Canadian Armed Forces who serve on the sea, on land, and in the air with the Navy, Army, Air Force and Special Forces to defend Canadians’ interests at home and abroad. - Canadian Security Intelligence Service
CSIS is at the forefront of Canada’s national security system. Our role is to investigate activities suspected of constituting threats to the security of Canada and to report on these to the Government of Canada. We may also take measures to reduce threats to the security of Canada in accordance with well-defined legal requirements and Ministerial Direction.
Other National Agencies
- National Security Agency (US)
Among other tasks, NSA provides foreign signals intelligence (SIGINT) to our nation’s policymakers and military forces. SIGINT plays a vital role in our national security by providing America’s leaders with critical information they need to defend our country, save lives, and advance U.S. goals and alliances globally. - Government Communications Headquarters (UK)
Our mission is simple: we help to keep the country safe, in the real world and online. We focus on communications: how to access, analyse and – occasionally – disrupt the communications of the UK’s adversaries; and on the nation’s cyber security. We work with the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), MI5, policing, Defence and a myriad of partners overseas, and in the private sector and academia. - Australian Signals Directorate (AUS. Formerly DSD)
ASD is a vital member of Australia’s national security community. We work across the full spectrum of operations required of contemporary signals intelligence and security agencies. This includes intelligence, cyber security and offensive cyber operations in support of the Australian Government and Australian Defence Force (ADF). - Government Communications Security Bureau (NZ)
We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s lead organisation for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and cyber security and resilience for organisations of national significance. Our mission is to provide our customers with intelligence advantage and cyber resilience to successfully navigate an unpredictable world.
Retiree Services, Pensions and Benefits
- National Association of Federal Retirees
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. - Federal Retirees, Ottawa Branch 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.
- Public Service Pension Plan
The official website of the Public Service Pension Plan. Learn about the advantages of a Public Service Pension Plan. What does it mean to you, your employer and the economy? The PSPP strategic plan describes the initiatives and priorities intended to protect the Plan and deliver a secure retirement for our members. - Public Service Health Care Plan
Learn about the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP), an optional health care plan for federal public service employees and their dependants designed to supplement provincial/territorial health insurance plans. - PSHCP Administrator (Canada Life) Info and Login
Your Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is now with Canada Life! Positive enrolment, forms, login for claims information. - Pensioners Dental Services Plan
Learn about the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP), a contributory voluntary dental services plan for pensioners (retired members) of the federal public service for specific dental services and supplies not covered under a provincial or territorial health care or dental care plan. - PDSP Administrator (Canada Life) Info and Login
Your Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP) is now administered by Canada Life. Positive enrolment, forms, login for claims information. - Canada Benefits
Benefits finder. Answer questions to get a customized list of benefits for which you may be eligible. The Benefits Finder may suggest benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments, and does not collect or track your information. - Programs and Services for Seniors
Help ensure your later years are safe and secure by learning about programs, services, and information available for seniors. - Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS)
Providing programs and services for CAF members, Veterans and their families in your community, and across the nation. - Government of Canada Pension Centre
Pension Centre information and contact details.
Unions
- Union of National Defence Employees
We represent the civilian staff that support Canada’s National Defence. Our union consists of a wide variety of professions, such as labourers, trades, technicians, administrative personnel, ship’s crews, computer programmers and more. - Public Service Alliance of Canada
The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents nearly 240,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. Our members work for federal government departments and agencies, Crown Corporations, universities, casinos, community services agencies, Aboriginal communities, airports, and the security sector among others.
Associated Retiree Groups
- RCMP Veterans Association
Our Association is a network of former RCMP employees who are dedicated to retaining our strong ties forged in the Force, investing in each other to maintain and expand a coordinated network of mutual support for today, tomorrow, and always. - The Phoenix Society (US)
Members are a social group of active and retired civilian employees and military service members from a single government agency. We are a close knit group of friends with common principles. We focus on lifelong friendships, mutual interests, travel, events, and luncheons!
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