Lobbying registration dated 2026-01-14
Registrant: Anthony Pizzino
Client: National Association of Federal Retirees
Targeted institutions:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI)
Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
Finance Canada (FIN)
House of Commons
National Defence (DND)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Legislative bills: C-357
Acts: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act
Pension Act
Canadian Forces Superannuation Act
Veterans Well-being Act
Veterans Benefit Act
Canada Pension Plan
Public Service Superannuation Act
Canada Health Act
Government funding received:
Institution: Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Amount: 222720.00
Institution: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Amount: 19899.00
Lobbying activity details:
Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Income Fund and Tax Free Savings Accounts, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs.
Previously known as Bill C-357 of the 42nd Parliament, An Act to amend the Public Service Superannuation Act (Group 1 contributors); with respect to discussions with government officials the implications of this bill and current legislation on retirees, and the need to fix a gap that emerged following 2012 changes to the federal public service pension plan (specifically, veterans who transfer their pensionable military service to the public service pension plan after 2013 are subject to a later retirement date, even though they have served Canada prior to the cut-off date).
Ensure that the Pension Benefit Standards Act remains unchanged with respect to protecting defined benefit pension plans and changes that would undermine them.
Veterans Independence Program, respecting extension to Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans.
Public Service Health Care Plan and Pensioner Dental Service Plan, respecting coordination of plans and maintenance/enhancement.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, respecting marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; immediate indexation of Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act pensions; pension plan funding and security of benefits; and Pension Advisory Committee.
Canadian Forces and Public Service Supplementary Death Benefit, respecting discriminatory differences.
Policies and programs which may enhance and protect the rights and well-being of veterans and their families, included, but not limited to The Veterans Well-being Act (S.C. 2005, c. 21), the Pension Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-6 as amended and the Veterans Benefit Act, R.S.C. 1970, V-2 as amended.
Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan, respecting coordination of superannuation plans and enhancement.
Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs.
Maintain Canada Health Act and equitable health care access.
Marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; Pension Advisory Committee; pension plan funding and security of benefits.
Public Service Superannuation Act, respecting annual statement of benefits for pensioners.
Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and recognition of Federal Retiree as the leading representative body for retirees (or retired public servants, members of the CAF and members of the RCMP).
Implementation of a national pharmacare program that responds to recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare.
Discussions with government officials to ensure and discuss the progress of implementing a national seniors strategy which will encourage and promote the wellness and independence of older Canadians.