Pension Reports
-Pension Information Committee (PIC) Report as of 2021-12-31
-BCE Pension Plan Valuation Report as of 2016-12-31
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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.
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Bell Let's Talk starts the new year
January 13th, 2023
by committing an additional $10 million for mental health programs
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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
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CANADIAN PENSIONERS DESERVE PROTECTION
May 5th, 2022
URGE YOUR MP TO SUPPORT BILL C-228
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BPG Members! Help Us Out...
March 24th, 2022
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Update on Pension Protection Legislation
March 17th, 2022
The Canadian Federation of Pensioners has developed a strategy to pressure the government to act
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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.
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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.
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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
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Bell Let's Talk announces $1M in funding for post-secondary student mental health programs
January 14th, 2022
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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
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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
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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 -
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
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Class Action Update
October 22nd, 2021
Bell will be mailing out the personalized retroactive pension indexation adjustment statements from October 22nd to October 25th
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BCE reports third quarter 2021 results
November 3rd, 2021
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New Pensioner Representatives on the Bell Pension Information Committee (PIC)
August 19th, 2021
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BCE Q3 2021 results to be announced November 4
October 14th, 2021
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BCE reports second quarter 2021 results
August 5th, 2021
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Bell 5G ranked as the fastest 5G mobile network
July 21st, 2021
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Class Action Update
July 21st, 2021
After a hearing held July 9th, the Court approved the implementation plan
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Bell partners with Google Cloud
July 16th, 2021
to deliver next-generation network experiences for Canadians
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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
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National Pensioners Federation
July 20th, 2021
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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
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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.
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BCE reports first quarter 2021 results
April 30th, 2021
BCE also announces election of Directors
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Go Green contest reminder!
June 2nd, 2021
Please note that the Go Green with Bell contest ends July 2, 2021
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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.
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Update on Class Action
April 26th, 2021
The court has scheduled a conference of the parties on April 30th.
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Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021
November 18th, 2020
The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 1% in 2021.
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Update on the Bell Canada Indexation of the Pension Plan Class Action
January 29th, 2021
This is the latest information
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of Living Adjustment for 2020
November 20th, 2019
The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 2% in 2020.
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Submission to the Senate about Pension Security
June 29th, 2019
What is your BPG membership fee used for? Here is another example.
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2019 Board Elections
June 29th, 2019
Do you know your Board members?
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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.
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Cost of Living Adjustment for 2019
November 23rd, 2018
The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 2% in 2019.
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BPG Board Meeting
November 11th, 2018
The BPG Board of directors held its bi-annual meeting in Ottawa
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Pension Glossary
September 4th, 2017
Is there a pension-related term that you aren’t sure about? Why not consult our Glossary?
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Update
July 11th, 2018
Class Action Regarding 2017 Pension Indexation
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2018
November 17th, 2017
The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 1% in 2018.
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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.
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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.
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THINKING OF JOINING BPG?
November 27th, 2010
Read what others have to say.
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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?
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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.
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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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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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