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The Bell Pensioners' Group (BPG) is an association of pensioners and employees (see Membership) from Bell and its affiliates. It is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1995 and  advocating on behalf of the more than 30,000 retirees of Bell and their beneficiaries, a third of whom are paying members. Its activities are financed solely from membership dues.

The BPG is a founding member of the Canadian Federation of Pensioners, a growing network of pensioner groups, that together represent 250,000 retired individuals across Canada.

The primary objective of the Bell Pensioners' Group is to protect the Bell Canada defined benefit pension and benefits of its members.

This is accomplished through:

  • advocating to government for improved pension legislation and regulations;
  • ongoing dialogue and formal meetings with Bell;
  • advocating within stakeholder community;
  • supporting pensioners’ representatives on the Bell corporate Pension Information Committee (PIC).

Our goal is to inform our members on current Bell pension and benefits issues and where necessary to assist them in addressing their particular problems in these areas.

 

  2023 Chapter AGMs Schedule

 

CHAPTER

2023 CHAPTER AGM DATES

LOCATION

 

OCC

 

May11th

R.C. Legion Branch 527
948 Sheppard Ave  W.
Toronto

 

ALIANT ATLANTIC

 

May 25th, 2023 at 2:00 PM NDT

2 Roosevelt Ave. St. John’s NL,
commonly known as building 107

 

SWO

 

May 10

150 Pioneer Drive, Kitchener

 

MONTRÉAL

 

June 6 at 13:00

 

1050 Beaver Hall, Montreal

 

OTT/NOnt

 

May 31st 8:30 to 1:00

Nepean Sportsplex

 

QUÉBEC

 

June 8th from 12:00 to 3:30 PM

Centre communautaire Michel-Labadie

3705 Ave. Chauveau Québec G2C1A3 

 

TÉLÉBEC

 

June 7th and 14th

Trois Rivières and Val-D’Or, location TBD

 



  • Bill C-228

    March 7th, 2023

    The Bell Pensioners Group (BPG) submitted a position letter on Bill C-228 to all Members of the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy

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  • C-228 Coalition Op Ed Submission to the Senate

    January 28th, 2023

    Many organizations have written to the Senators in favour of Bill C-228

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  • Senate review of Bill C-228

    January 28th, 2023

    Two new Senate submissions

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  • Canadian Federation of Pensioners Submission to the Banking, Commerce and the Economy Committee review of C-228

    January 28th, 2023

    Read more ...
  • BCE Q4 2022 results and 2023 guidance to be announced February 2

    January 13th, 2023

    Read more ...
  • Bill C-228

    January 10th, 2023

    Latest Lifeworks Article on C-228

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  • DB pension plans begin 2023 in better financial health than they began 2022: Mercer

    January 6th, 2023

    The improved position was primarily due to the significant increases in interest rates during 2022

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  • Dementia in Canada Cross-Country Report 2022

    October 25th, 2022

    The world is racing to deal with dementia.Can Canada Keep Up?

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  • BPG President's Video at 2022 Annual General Meeting

    June 12th, 2022

    2022-AGM-Presidents-Video from Barry Zimmermann on Vimeo.

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  • Bell Pension Plan Update

    June 10th, 2022

    Presented at BPG's 2022 Annual General Meetings

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  • HOOPP: 2022 Canadian Retirement Survey

    July 7th, 2022

    We are pleased to share the results of HOOPP’s 2022 Canadian Retirement Survey

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  • Bell Canada celebrates the life and legacy of Canadian broadcasting pioneer Ian Greenberg

    January 14th, 2022

    The Bell team is mourning the loss of Astral Media co-founder and BCE Board member Ian Greenberg

    Read more ...
  • Pension Information Committee (PIC) Report

    December 21st, 2021

    The 2021 edition of the PIC Report is now available.

    Read more ...
  • BCE Q4 2021 results and 2022 guidance to be announced February 3

    January 14th, 2022

    Read more ...
  • BPG Strategic Plan for 2021-2025

    June 24th, 2021

    BPG is proud to present the highlights of the Strategic Plan for 2021-2025

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  • Update from Canada’s New Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera

    December 4th, 2021

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  • BPG President's Report

    June 22nd, 2021

    Presented at the May and June 2021 AGMs

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  • Bell Pension Plan Update

    June 30th, 2021

    From the BPG AGM's

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  • CFP Supports Bill C-253 for super-priority for pensioners

    May 26th, 2021

    ...in the event of the plan sponsor’s bankruptcy. 

    Read more ...
  • Update from Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte

    June 15th, 2021

    Last week the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum held its biannual meeting.

    Read more ...
  • BCE Q1 2021 results to be announced April 29

    April 13th, 2021

    BCE Inc. will hold its first-quarter 2021 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, April 29, 2021

    Read more ...
  • The federal government announced several new measures to help protect residents and staff

    December 19th, 2020

    Update from the Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte

    Read more ...
  • Keeping seniors’ benefits safe from fraudsters

    July 12th, 2020

    UPDATE FROM THE MINISTER OF SENIORS, DEB SCHULTE on fraud and abuse in these uncertain times

    Read more ...
  • House of Commons Petition

    March 17th, 2021

    BPG members are invited to consider signing an online petition

    Read more ...
  • Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19

    July 12th, 2020

    UPDATE FROM THE MINISTER OF SENIORS, DEB SCHULTE

    Read more ...
  • Important changes at the executive level of the BCE / Bell Canada group

    July 2nd, 2019

    We have been informed of a major change that will occur over the next few months at the top level of the BCE group of companies

    Read more ...
  • Withdrawal rates for RRIFs due to pandemic

    April 27th, 2020

    Many of our members are asking whether, instead of the announced 25% reduction in those withdrawal rates, mandatory withdrawals should be eliminated at this time.

    Read more ...
  • Update from the Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte

    November 25th, 2020

    Seniors across the country agree that they want to keep living in their own homes for as long as possible—safely and injury free. 

    Read more ...
  • Spring 2019 President's Report

    June 12th, 2019

    Video of President's Report by newly elected president Denis Marquis

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  • Pension protection should be a federal priority

    May 1st, 2019

    According to the Canadian Federation of Pensioners, the National Pensioners Federation and CARP.

    Read more ...
  • Seniors minister position established

    July 23rd, 2018

    Prime Minister J. Trudeau appoints a Seniors Minister in his cabinet

    Read more ...
  • BCE valuation report as of 2016-12-31

    January 28th, 2018

    Many members have requested this most detailed recent report on the BCE pension plan.

    Read more ...
  • Voluntary pension plan contribution

    February 9th, 2017

    February 7, 2017 - BCE takes necessary measures to reinforce the solvency position of its (DB) pension plans

    Read more ...
  • Spring 2018 President's Report

    June 20th, 2018

    Video of the President's report presented by Patte Seaton, BPG President.

    Read more ...
  • BPG Turned 20 in 2015!

    Here is a brief retrospective of our history.

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  • Taxing our health and dental benefits

    January 16th, 2017

    January 16, 2017 - The possibility of the Federal government taxing our health and dental benefits.

    Read more ...
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has heard us

    February 13th, 2017

    February 13, 2017 - Follow-up on employer-sponsored health and dental benefits taxable.

    Read more ...
  • Labour groups oppose Bill C-27

    December 20th, 2016

    December 20, 2016 - Several labour groups have received media attention recently, with strongly-worded criticisms of the proposed legislation.

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  • BPG Efforts Pay Off!

    November 21st, 2016

    November 21, 2016 - Legislation finally tabled to permit Target Benefit Plans.

    Read more ...
  • 2016 President’s Report

    November 21st, 2016

    November 21, 2016 - 2016 President’s Report given by Patte Seaton.

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  • "Being a DB pensioner is a Risky Business"

    May 10th, 2016

    May 9, 2016 - Bob Farmer,former President of BPG, recently published an article in the first issue of The Observer, a newsletter of the APCM - The Association of Canadian Pension Management.

    Read more ...
  • 2015 Financial Statements

    May 9th, 2016

    May 9, 2016 – The BPG Board members have approved the 2015 Financial Statements

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  • The BCE-Sun Life Agreement

    March 26th, 2015

    March 25, 2015 – More information on the BCE-Sun Life Agreement.

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  • Question and Answer document - The BCE-Sun Life Agreement

    March 26th, 2015

    March 25, 2015 – Check out the Question and Answer document on the BCE-Sun Life Agreement.

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Become a member
  • BILL C-228 APPROVED - A VICTORY FOR BELL PENSIONERS

    April 19th, 2023

     Bill C-228 has been passed by the Senate

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  • Travel Insurance is coming!

    April 11th, 2023

    Exclusively for BPG members….

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  • BCE reports 2022 Q4 and full-year results, announces 2023 financial targets

    February 7th, 2023

    5.2% annual dividend increase to $3.87 per share

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  • A Message from the BPG

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  • Good news!

    December 15th, 2022

    C-228 passed 2nd reading in Senate

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  • Your Urgent Action Is Needed!

    December 7th, 2022

    Bill C-228 is now before the Senate. We need your help to ensure it passes the Senate and receives Royal Assent.

    Read more ...

  • Bell Let's Talk starts the new year

    January 13th, 2023

    by committing an additional $10 million for mental health programs

    Read more ...

  • PIC Report

    December 5th, 2022

    The PIC report has been posted online at PIC.

    In addition, BPG has provided highlights on the 2021 Bell Canada pension plan along with a 2022 update will be provided in your Holiday newsletters. Another value add offered by BPG.  If you're not a member, sign up now. 

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  • Cost Of Living Adjustment for 2023 for Bell Canada, Bell Aliant, BCE and Telebec

    November 16th, 2022

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  • Amendments to insolvency legislation would secure DB pensions, say retiree organizations

    October 25th, 2022

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  • Two new reports prepared for the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum

    September 9th, 2022

    We are pleased to let you know that two new reports prepared for the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum are now available online

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  • Do you know the BPG Board of Directors

    June 22nd, 2022

    BPG Board – 2022-2023

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  • Volunteering is so rewarding

    May 30th, 2022

    Share your stories !

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  • Preliminary Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for BCE

    October 20th, 2022

    To be confirmed by Bell

    Read more ...

  • CANADIAN PENSIONERS DESERVE PROTECTION

    May 5th, 2022

    URGE YOUR MP TO SUPPORT BILL C-228

    Read more ...

  • BPG Members! Help Us Out...

    March 24th, 2022

    Read more ...

  • Update on Pension Protection Legislation

    March 17th, 2022

    The Canadian Federation of Pensioners has developed a strategy to pressure the government to act

    Read more ...

  • BPG is looking for individuals to serve on the Board of Directors

    March 8th, 2022

    to help protect your pension and to support our members.

    Read more ...

  • Bell Canada Pension Plan 1998 Indexation Update

    February 28th, 2022

    BPG continues to investigate the Bell Canada pension plan 1998 indexation matter and whether any redress is available to pensioners.

    Read more ...

  • Class Action Tax Deductibility Clarification

    February 18th, 2022

    BPG has now obtained professional advice regarding the deductibility of legal expenses incurred by the affected pensioners for the indexation class action pertaining to the year 2017.

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  • Bell ranked once again as Canada's fastest 5G mobile network

    February 3rd, 2022

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  • Bell Let's Talk Day 2022 sets a new record for Canadian mental health with 164,298,820 messages of support

    January 27th, 2022

    Read more ...

  • Bell Let's Talk announces $1M in funding for post-secondary student mental health programs

    January 14th, 2022

    Read more ...

  • COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2022

    December 17th, 2021

    The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada pensions should be 2% in 2022 for pensioners under 65 years of age and 2.82% for pensioners 65 years and over - Updated for BCE, Bell Aliant and Télébec

    Read more ...

  • Bell Let's Talk Day

    January 7th, 2022

    The world's biggest conversation about mental health is January 26 

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  • 2022 Pay dates

    January 21st, 2022

    Bell will be sending that information out by the end of January

    Read more ...

  • Just another example of the value of BPG

    November 18th, 2021

    BPG's response to our members' questions on Pension Indexation court approved deductions
    being deductible as expenses

    Read more ...

  • 1998 Indexation Issue

    November 3rd, 2021

    BPG is already aware about the 1998 indexation issue on the Bell Pension Plan 

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  • Bell and The Personal: A partnership that delivers tangible benefits

    October 27th, 2021

    This year, The Personal will be distributing a total of $6.8 million to participants of the Bell home and auto insurance plan

    Read more ...

  • Class Action Update

    October 22nd, 2021

    Bell will be mailing out the personalized retroactive pension indexation adjustment statements from October 22nd to October 25th

    Read more ...

  • BCE reports third quarter 2021 results

    November 3rd, 2021

    Read more ...

  • New Pensioner Representatives on the Bell Pension Information Committee (PIC)

    August 19th, 2021

    Read more ...

  • BCE Q3 2021 results to be announced November 4

    October 14th, 2021

    Read more ...

  • BCE reports second quarter 2021 results

    August 5th, 2021

    Read more ...

  • Bell 5G ranked as the fastest 5G mobile network

    July 21st, 2021

    Read more ...

  • Class Action Update

    July 21st, 2021

    After a hearing held July 9th, the Court approved the implementation plan

    Read more ...

  • Bell partners with Google Cloud

    July 16th, 2021

    to deliver next-generation network experiences for Canadians 

    Read more ...

  • Canadian Pensioners Deserve Protection

    September 3rd, 2021

    Election 2021: Urge the Federal Party Leaders and Your Local Candidates to take the 100% Pension Promise Pledge before September 20th

    Read more ...

  • National Pensioners Federation

    July 20th, 2021

    Summer 2021 Newsletter

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  • The winners of the AGM $100 gift certificates

    June 25th, 2021

    We would really like to thank our partner The Personal

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  • Class Action Update

    May 12th, 2021

    The Notice to all class members (participants to the Bell pension plan) has now been approved by the Court and is in the process of being sent to pensioners

    Read more ...

  • ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AWAY TO HELP OUT BPG? HOW ABOUT VOLUNTEERING?

    January 18th, 2021

    We are looking for a volunteer willing to help us with our internal documents and storage on our repository. 

    Read more ...

  • BCE reports first quarter 2021 results

    April 30th, 2021

    BCE also announces election of Directors

    Read more ...

  • Go Green contest reminder!

    June 2nd, 2021

    Please note that the Go Green with Bell contest ends July 2, 2021

    Read more ...

  • Bell to advance fibre, wireless and rural network rollouts

    February 4th, 2021

    At least $1 billion in accelerated capital investment over the next 2 years.

    Read more ...

  • Update on Class Action

    April 26th, 2021

    The court has scheduled a conference of the parties on April 30th. 

    Read more ...

  • Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021

    November 18th, 2020

    The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 1% in 2021.

    Read more ...

  • Update on the Bell Canada Indexation of the Pension Plan Class Action

    January 29th, 2021

    This is the latest information

    Read more ...

  • January 29th, 2021

       

    Now more than ever! Bell Let's Talk Day sets new records. 

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  • BCE reports third quarter 2020 results

    November 5th, 2020

    Click HERE for more information

    Read more ...

  • Virtual AGM held September 15th.

    September 16th, 2020

    See the minutes, all the presentations along with the new Board of Directors. Click on "Read more" below.

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  • Premium for Plan B of the Health Care Program for Dependents

    July 9th, 2020

    Please note that from now on, this premium will be adjusted in January of each year rather than in July. 

    Read more ...

  • Bell connecting Canadians at home for the holidays with free TV programming and no extra usage fees on residential Internet

    December 19th, 2020

    The company announced today it will be waiving residential Internet overage fees until January 4 

    Read more ...

  • Online Claims

    July 9th, 2020

    With the pandemic and its consequences (e.g. mail delay), it is recommended that you submit your Health Care Program claims to ManuLife online.

    Read more ...

  • COVID-19 and our pensions - Update

    May 15th, 2020

    In presenting its 1Q2020 results on May 7, 2020, BCE noted that the solvency ratio for the Bell DB pension plan declined from approximately 101% at the end of 2019 to approximately 100% at the end of March, 2020.

    Read more ...

  • COVID-19 and our pensions

    March 31st, 2020

    Should BPG members be worried about their Bell pensions under current circumstances?  The answer is no.

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  • Update on class action instituted against Bell

    April 24th, 2020

    On February 21, 2020, the appeal court rendered its decision which allowed the appeal and awarded judgment to the class action plaintiffs on behalf of all members of the class.

    Bell had 60 days from the date of the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to apply for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. We understand that Bell has sought an extension to this deadline of an additional 60 days.

    Read more ...

  • Bell Let’s Talk Day - Thank You!

    February 1st, 2020

     

    On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Canadians and people around the world joined in to help create positive change for people living with mental health issues.

    Read more ...

  • Cost of Living Adjustment for 2020

    November 20th, 2019

    The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 2% in 2020.

    Read more ...

  • Submission to the Senate about Pension Security

    June 29th, 2019

    What is your BPG  membership fee used for? Here is another example.

    Read more ...

  • 2019 Board Elections

    June 29th, 2019

    Do you know your Board members?

    Read more ...

  • 2018 Financial Statements

    April 25th, 2019

    In readiness for our AGMs (annual general meeting) of the BPG members, please consult the 2018 Financial Statements on the website. We hope to see you at your upcoming AGM.

    Read more ...

  • Cost of Living Adjustment for 2019

    November 23rd, 2018

    The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 2% in 2019.

    Read more ...

  • BPG Board Meeting

    November 11th, 2018

    The BPG Board of directors held its bi-annual meeting in Ottawa

    Read more ...

  • Pension Glossary

    September 4th, 2017

    Is there a pension-related term that you aren’t sure about?  Why not consult our Glossary?

    Read more ...

  • Update

    July 11th, 2018

    Class Action Regarding 2017 Pension Indexation

    Read more ...

  • To better understand your pension plan

    April 13th, 2018

    With pension plans so much in the news recently, we thought some of you might have additional questions, so we prepared a short Q&A document.

    Read more ...

  • The BPG Board of directors

    May 8th, 2018

    The BPG Board of directors held its bi-annual meeting in Montreal on April 26th & 27th 2018.

    Read more ...

  • CARP Proposes Federal Minister for Seniors

    June 1st, 2018

    Did you know that the Federal Government does not have a Minister dedicated to Seniors’ issues?

    Read more ...

  • Class action on Bell’s interpretation of the 2017 indexation

    January 18th, 2018

    A Bell pensioner has commenced a class action on behalf of all Bell defined benefit pensioners.

    Read more ...

  • COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2018

    November 17th, 2017

    The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 1% in 2018.

    Read more ...

  • Your Manulife contract numbers have changed

    January 20th, 2016

    January 20, 2016 - Effective January 1, 2016 your Manulife contract numbers have changed. You should have received a new card in the mail

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  • BPG members on the PIC

    August 14th, 2015

    August 12, 2015 - Peter Dilworth, Sue Dawes (substitute), Michel Doyon and Yvan Dutrisac (substitute) are the PIC representatives for 2016-2018.

    Read more ...

  • EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PENSION PLANS...

    August 13th, 2016

    Every month you receive a payment covering your Bell pension. Have you ever wondered what backs up these payments, and what steps have been taken to make sure the payments keep coming? This article covers some of the basics of the Bell Canada defined benefit pension plan.

    Read more ...

  • THINKING OF JOINING BPG?

    November 27th, 2010

    Read what others have to say.

    Read more ...

  • In Touch Newsletter

    March 18th, 2014

    The In Touch newsletter is published three times a year, in March, June and October. Do you have difficulty receiving it?

    Read more ...

  • Who is Eligible to Join BPG?

    September 20th, 2014

    October 3rd, 2013 - Since June, the Bell Pensioners’ Group includes pensioners from Télébec, Télébec Mobility and BCE as well as active employees from Bell/BCE companies.

    Read more ...

  • Help us limit our postage costs

    May 9th, 2014

    May 9, 2014 - With the price of stamps going up, imagine how much it will cost to send BPG newsletters to thousands of members every year. Subscribe to our electronic distribution list to obtain your newsletters by email.

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  • Follow us on Facebook

    May 9th, 2014

    May 9, 2014 - BPG now has its Facebook page to increase its visibility and, foremost, to make itself known to non-members.

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