May AGM 25th Change:
Ottawa and North-East Chapter AGM on May 25th will now be virtual via a Zoom Webinar.
Click for instructions to attend Webinar: Webinar May 25 2022
CANADIAN PENSIONERS DESERVE PROTECTION - URGE YOUR MP TO SUPPORT BILL C-228
For some time now, the Canadian Federation of Pensioners (CFP), of which BPG is a founding member, has been advocating for governments to increase pension protection. Bill C-228 is currently before Parliament and seeks to mitigate the risk of pension loss by putting pensioners closer to the front of the line when a company goes bankrupt.
All three opposition parties have similar private members' bills before the House so this is an opportunity for Parliamentarians to work together.
We’ve all heard heart-wrenching stories from people whose pensions were reduced when companies like Nortel or Sears became insolvent. Since 1982, some 250,000 vulnerable Canadian seniors have had their pensions reduced for life. Pension protection does not require taxpayer dollars.
CFP has created a tool which will allow you to email your MP asking them to support Bill C-228. If you wish to participate, you can simply click HERE to send your email. Thank you.
LES RETRAITÉS CANADIENS MERITENT UNE PROTECTION - INCITEZ VOTRE DÉPUTÉ À SUPPORTER LE BILL C-228
May AGM 25th Change:
Ottawa and North-East Chapter AGM on May 25th will now be virtual via a Zoom Webinar.
Click for instructions to attend Webinar: Webinar May 25 2022
BPG Membership Recruitment Contest
A reminder to everyone about the membership recruitment contest that is underway.
While 2022 is a free year for membership fees, any existing BPG member who successfully recruits a new member to join in 2022, will be eligible to be entered into a draw.
Any existing BPG member, who successfully recruits a new member to join in 2022, will be eligible to be entered into a draw within their chapter.
Contest will start on December 1, 2021 and finish on June 30, 2022
New members joining during the contest period will be asked to identify the name of the person that referred them to join.
Please note: The person referring the new member must be a 2021 BPG member in good standing.
Draws and Prizes:
April 2022 (participants up to end of March 2022) - $100 gift card
July 2022 (participants up to end of June 2022) - $250 gift card
Thanks to everyone in advance for your participation!
About Ottawa BPG
The Ottawa Chapter of the Bell Pensioners' Group (BPG) serves Bell retirees and their spouses residing in Ottawa, the Ottawa valley, Northern Ontario, Eastern Ontario, and the Outaouais areas. While some of our BPG members have moved to other parts of Canada and even abroad, we continue to provide support to these members through our regular newsletters and email. No matter where you reside, you can reach us and we can reach you.
If you do not already receive our newsletters, please click on the tab 'Membership' and 'Application/Renewal' and follow the instructions.
While our Chapter’s annual general meetings are held in Ottawa twice a year. If you reside outside of the Ottawa area and wish to organize a local BPG satellite group, please contact the [email protected].
This website is available to BPG members who wish to announce on-going meetings such as monthly breakfast & luncheon meetings. If you are interested in adding your meeting announcement please contact the Webmaster.
Web Site Tour
The following is a quick tour of the frequented sections of this web site (Words in blue are linked to the appropriate web page).
Are you a member??? There are now three options when 'becoming a member' or 'renewing your membership'! Online using a credit card, by cheque through Canada post or cash/cheque at a meeting. Just click on 'Membership' and click on 'Application/Renewal' and follow the instructions for online application/renewal and 'pay by cheque' form.
To view our Chapter Committee members click 'About Us' then 'Committee'. To contact a committee member or the Chapter webmaster, click on their name on the Committee page.
The latest news may be accessed from the menu item at the right. Archived Newsletters and Meeting Notes are both under 'Newsletters' .
The 'Meetings' has sub-menus for meeting 'Dates and Locations' as well as a 'Photo Album' of past meetings.
To contact us click on the 'Contact Us' tab for mailing address and email contact.
The table of 'Lunch & Breakfast Groups' that meet regularly is available via the gray block below. If you are part of a group which meets regularly that is not on the list, send an email to the Webmaster and your group will be added.
Please Note NEW WAY TO PAY DUES e-transfer. Click on Membership tab for more information
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Breakfast & Lunch Groups
May 28th, 2016
Several groups meet regularly over a meal. We would be pleased to add your group to the list.
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