Personal information obtained by Bell Pensioners' Group in the membership application or otherwise, including name, address, telephone number and e-mail address will be kept confidential and safeguarded by Bell Pensioners' Group and used only for the purposes of Bell Pensioners' Group.
It will not be shared with others and if it is requested to be shared for different purposes, the members will be advised and their consent obtained.
Bell Pensioners' Group will protect the confidentiality of all such information and permit only authorized persons to access it.
The Chair of each Chapter will be responsible for personal information under their control and any complaints or queries regarding it can be addressed to them.
Bill C-228 has been passed by the Senate
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 released.
DB pension plans begin 2023 in better financial health than they began 2022.
The Canadian Federation of Pensioners submission to the Banking, Commerce, and the Economy Committee review of C-228
by committing an additional $10 million for mental health programs.
Bill C-228 is now before the Senate. We need your help to ensure it passes the Senate and receives Royal Assent.
The PIC report has been posted online.
HOOPP’s 2022 Canadian Retirement Survey results released.
BPG Board – 2022-2023
Celebrate Seniors Month in June with several education and OSC in the Community outreach events..... updated June 30
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Urge your MP to support Bill C-228
BPG continues to investigate the Bell Canada pension plan 1998 indexation matter and whether any redress is available to pensioners.
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
The Cost of Living Adjustment for 2022 has been announced. For Bell Canada pensions, it should be 2% for pensioners under 65 years of age and 2.82% for pensioners 65 years and over. For BCE penisons, it should be 2% for pensioners under 65 years of age and 2.4% for pensioners 65 years and over.
BPG's response to our members' questions on Pension Indexation court approved deductions
being deductible as expenses
BPG is already aware about the 1998 indexation issue on the Bell Pension Plan.
This year, The Personal will be distributing a total of $6.8 million to participants of the Bell home and auto insurance plan.
Bell will be mailing out the personalized retroactive pension indexation adjustment statements to most qualifying pensioners from October 22nd to October 25th.
This election, ask your federal candidates to commit to protecting the 4.2 million Canadians who rely on defined benefit pensions.
BPG is pleased to announcenew PIC representatives.
The Government of Canada (Economic and Social Development Canada), have provided Seniors more support from the Fall Economic Statement.