This is the home page of the BC Coastal Islands Region (BCCIR) of the National Association of Federal Retirees (NAFR).

By clicking the appropriate button in the top row you will be connected to one of the five Regional Branch sites containing pertinent information for that branch, or to the National NAFR site.

By clicking the appropriate button in the bottom row you will be connected to one of the pages containing pertinent information that is applicable to all Regional branches or to send an E-mail to the Web Master with suggestions, complainants, Etc..

Please note that the association will still be referred to as FSNA for legal and political reason but throughout this site all references will be to NAFR.

The BCCIR is composed of five branches of the NAFR. The five branches cover Vancouver Island and the adjoining Islands from Victoria to Port Hardy. The NAFR is an organization of retired members of the Public Service of Canada (PSC), the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and federally appointed Judges formed for the purpose of providing a strong and consistent voice to the Federal Government on issues of common concern to retirees.

The total membership of our five branches is in excess of 9650.

With the 79 other branches of NAFR from the West Coast to the East Coast, we make up a very strong national organization, currently with a membership of more than 160,000, capable of representing seniors who have contributed so much in public service over the years.

• To Advocate measures beneficial to retirees and potential retirees of the PSC, CAF, RCMP, federal Judges and other Federal Agencies or bodies deemed appropriate by the National Board of Directors;

• To Oppose measures inimical to retirees and potential retirees;

• To Promote the general welfare of those mentioned above;

• To Inform and assist retirees and potential retirees mentioned above with regard to their rights as retirees; and

• To Cooperate with other organizations in furtherance of mutual objectives.

• Communicate with our member branches through periodic meetings and training sessions;

• Submit resolutions to the National Convention;

• Administer the affairs of the Region;

• Participate in local/provincial advocacy, dealing with issues of importance to retirees and seniors in our Region; and

• Fulfill our responsibilities under NAFR By-Laws.

Regional Meetings are held two or three times a year so that the regional executive can update branch executives on current issues and to discuss anything that affect the region as a whole.

Please refer to your branch site for the timings of your branch's meeting.