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Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2012

June 24th, 2012

The Cost of Living Adjustment on our Bell Canada pensions should be 2% in 2012. The increase will appear on the January pension payment

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF BPG

July 11th, 2013

Since January 1st, I have taken over as President of the Bell Pensioners’ Group (BPG)

Welcome to Télébec pensioners!

July 11th, 2013

Since June 6, a group of Télébec pensioners officially joined the Bell Pensioners’ Group

Message from the President

December 8th, 2013

October 7th, 2013 - Dan McDonald, BPG’s President, presents BPG’s position on wireless competition and gives an update on the D’Amours Report.

Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 28

February 23rd, 2014

January 16, 2014 - Join the conversation about mental health! Circle January 28 on your calendars and participate in Bell Let's Talk Day.

BPG working on many fronts

December 1st, 2014

October 21, 2014 - President’s report on key issues BPG is working on and the highlights of the financial results for Bell’s Pension Plan for 2013.

Bell Let's Talk Day is January 28

March 26th, 2015

January 20, 2015 – See how you can be part of this annual event.

Pension Information Committee Elections

August 13th, 2015

July 16, 2015 - The 2016-2018 Pension Information Committee (PIC) elections are taking place this summer. Be ready to vote!

BPG Board of Directors 2016 Nomination Notice

November 29th, 2015

September 29, 2015 - BPG members are invited to submit names of candidates interested to serve as Directors at Large for a two-year term, beginning in June 2016. Nominations forms must be received by December 31, 2015.

Employee Giving Campaign runs until November 4

December 19th, 2016

October 20, 2016 - It’s easy to donate to your favourite charities from your Bell pension cheque.

2009 Pension Indexation

September 16th, 2009

Bell has issued the Annual Benefits at Retirement statement at the end of January 2009 to all pensioners. Included in this statement is the notification of the annual cost of living increase to our pensions.

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2010

November 27th, 2010

The COLA will be 0% in 2010.

Last Minute Update - Pension Regulations

July 18th, 2011

On June 25, Finance Canada released the final version of the proposed amendments to pension rules.

BPG Writes to all Members of Parliament

July 18th, 2011

On January 28, 2011, the Bell Pensioners' Group (BPG) sent a letter to all 305 current Members of Parliament to request their support for Bill C-501 which seeks to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and other legislation to increase protection of pensions in bankruptcy situations

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2015

July 20th, 2015

November 21, 2014 - The Cost of Living Adjustment on our Bell Canada pensions should be 2% in 2014.

Letter to Minister of Finance James Flaherty

May 9th, 2014

January 31, 2014 - BPG is requesting that Minister of Finance James Flaherty sends a signal in the next budget for the need to protect pensioners

President's Report

June 9th, 2015

November 13, 2014 - A video of the most recent report of BPG's President is now available on line.

BPG President’s Message

November 29th, 2015

July 16, 2015 - Dan Mc Donald reports on BPG’s key activities: our 20th anniversary, pensions plans, taget benefit plan and mobilization campaign, survey results and PIC elections.

New health card effective January 1, 2016

January 20th, 2016

November 30, 2015 - As of January 1, 2016, your Manulife contract number(s) will change. As a result, you will receive a new health card in the mail in December from Manulife Financial.

2008 PIC Report Released

September 16th, 2009

The Bell Pension Information Committee report for 2008 is now available at the Company’s InTouch website.

PIC ELECTION RESULTS

July 18th, 2011

Once again, Bell retirees have voted to elect their representatives on the Pension Information Committee (PIC). The election results have now been released by Bell

BPG Asks the Government to Change One of the Proposed Pension Regulations

July 18th, 2011

On May 28th 2010, the Bell Pensioners’ Group sent its comments on the draft of the government's proposed new regulations on defined pension plans.

IT'S TWICE AS NICE TO GIVE TOGETHER

December 11th, 2011

2011 Employee Giving Campaign - October 19 to November 18

Bell Employee Giving Campaign

November 17th, 2013

October 28, 2013 - Bell invites its retirees to participate in the annual campaign by donating to their favourite charities. The campaign ends on November 15.

Annual Employee Giving Campaign

November 6th, 2015

October 28, 2015 - Bell retirees are invited to participate in the annual Employee Giving Campaign. The campaign ends on November 6.

Message from Pam Went

July 7th, 2009

BPG's outgoing president recaps the activities of the Board of Directors at the 2008 Annual General meetings

Jim Murray appointed to Ontario’s Advisory Council on Pensions and Retirement Income

July 18th, 2011

On July 30, 2009, Ontario’s Minister of Finance announced the appointment of Jim Murray, outgoing PIC rep. for Ontario pensioners, to the new Advisory Council On Pensions And Retirement Income.

BPG Supports Bill C-501

July 18th, 2011

On May 26th 2010, Bill C-501 passed its second reading in the House of Commons. This private member’s Bill includes measures to provide greater security to pensions in bankruptcy proceedings.

BELL PENSIONERS' GROUP: ORGANIZATIONAL ADVANCES

June 24th, 2012

Message from the President of BPG

BELL CANADA'S DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN: FINANCIAL STATUS

June 24th, 2012

As the 2010 Plan Valuation will not be available until later summer, the most recent information about the plan's financial status pertains to 2009.

Pension Information Committee Elections

November 14th, 2012

The 2013-2015 Pension Information Committee (PIC) elections are taking place this summer. There are two retiree representatives to be elected. Check out who are the candidates supported by BPG.

Your new health benefits card in effect July 1

October 9th, 2013

If you have not received your new health card by July 1, please contact Manulife Financial at 1-800-268-6195.

Bell Volunteer Program – Charity and Sports

April 1st, 2014

November 15, 2013 - The deadline is December 15 to apply for a grant for the current year.

President’s Report Video

June 19th, 2014

November 19, 2013 - The Ontario Chapters held fall meetings where our President Dan Mc Donald addressed the members. Check out the video that was put together by the Ottawa Chapter.

Save 50 % at the FrancoFolies de Montréal

June 23rd, 2013

Thanks to the partnership between Bell and the FrancoFolies de Montréal, Bell retirees will get a 50% discount on regular price tickets

The BPG Board for 2014-2016

July 7th, 2014

May 9, 2014 - Learn who are the candidates recommended for the Board of Directors from 2014 to 2016.

Cost of Living Adjustment for 2016

November 20th, 2015

Statistics Canada released the Consumer Price Index data for the last twelve months.

Wireless competition : Fair for Canada

April 1st, 2014

As part of the wireless competition campaign, Bell, Rogers and Telus have set up a website, Fair for Canada

Do you know the BPG Board Members?

July 20th, 2015

July 7, 2014 - The BPG Board of Directors currently has 17 members, including six Chapter Chairs, in Ontario and Québec. Read the mini-CV of each Board Member.

Annual Employee Giving Campaign

November 21st, 2014

October 21, 2014 - Bell retirees are invited to participate in the annual Employee Giving Campaign. The campaign ends on November 14.

Bell Volunteer Grant Program

August 13th, 2016

November 30, 2015 - If you volunteer with a charity or sports club in your community, the organization you support may be eligible for a grant from Bell. You have till December 15 to apply for a grant.

Message from the BPG President

November 21st, 2016

November 30, 2015 - Dan Mc Donald reports on BPG’s key activities: our pension plan, target benefits plans and new BPG Directors.

Bell’s New Bundles

November 23rd, 2008

Several recent queries from BPG members seem to indicate that there is some uncertainty as to the eligibility of some of Bell’s new bundle offerings to the 35% Employee Discount Program (EDP).

ENHANCING PENSION SECURITY: BPG ADVOCACY NOW AND LOOKING AHEAD

June 24th, 2012

Part of BPG's objectives is the protection of the pensions that have been promised to Bell Canada's retirees. To do this, we assess the risks that pensioners face, and advocate for legislative and regulatory changes that will help reduce these risks.

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2013

July 11th, 2013

The Cost of Living Adjustment on our Bell Canada pensions should be 1% in 2013

June 2013, President’s Report

October 7th, 2013

Message from Dan Mc Donald on the Annual General Meetings, our recruitment efforts, the pension plan performance and the Alban D’Amours Expert Committee Report.

BPG Board of Directors Nominations and Elections

August 13th, 2016

November 30, 2015 - Elections of the corporate Board of Directors will be held at our Annual General Meetings in spring 2016. All members in good standing are invited to submit names of candidates.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE AT THE BPG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

July 11th, 2010

Raymond Bertrand reviewed the activities of the BPG at the 2009 Annual General Meetings held in Kitchener, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City and Toronto.

BPG EXPANDS ITS DEFINITION OF A MEMBER

June 8th, 2013

BPG will now accept as members pensioners from Bell Aliant and individuals with deferred pensions.

BPG COMMENTS ON CAPSA PROPOSALS

June 24th, 2012

Bob Farmer, BPG President, says that “BPG and CFP consider pension plan governance to be of critical importance to the security of pensioners..."

BPG supports Bell

October 9th, 2013

Bell is presently conducting an information campaign in the newspapers against American companies such as Verizon that want to enter or expand in the Canadian market.

President’s Report – BPG is looking out for its members’ interests

July 20th, 2015

December 2, 2014 - In his last report for this year, Dan Mc Donald follows up on key issues that BPG is actively working on: federal consultation on Target Benefit Plans (TBP), provincial governments and TBP and review of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

The BPG Writes to the Five Federal Political Parties

January 12th, 2009

On September 11th , in light of the federal election campaign, the BPG sent a letter to the five main political parties running in the election. Some parties have provided a response.

Certification of Pension Entitlement

March 18th, 2009

Have you ever wondered how long the fund assets of Bell could continue to make pension payments into the bank account of retirees who have passed away?

BCE Privatization Deal & Bell Pension Plan Funding Liabilities

March 21st, 2009

On November 26, BCE has issued a statement regarding the privatization transaction saying that it is ”disappointed with KPMG's preliminary view of post-transaction solvency...Should KPMG be unable to deliver a favourable opinion on December 11, 2008, however, the transaction is unlikely to proceed".

BCE Privatization Deal Will NOT Proceed

September 16th, 2009

Both BCE and the potential buyers of BCE lead by the Ontario Teachers’ Plan have advised, on December 11, 2008 that the privatization deal will not proceed.

BPG Gives its Views on the Upcoming Budget

October 5th, 2009

On January 7Th 2009, Raymond Bertrand, BPG’s president, wrote to Jim Flaherty, Canadian Finance Minister, to express the Group’s views concerning the status of pension funds, in the light of the nation-wide pre-budget consultation.

BELL MAKES $500 MILLION SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION TO ITS PENSION PLAN

December 10th, 2010

On December 17th, Bell Canada announced that it would make a $500 million special contribution to its pension plan.

UPDATE ON THE SITUATION OF THE PENSION PLAN

July 18th, 2011

The Pension information Committee’s annual meeting took place January 28th 2010. Bell informed our representatives of the Plan’s position in light of the past year’s events.

BCE announces $750 million voluntary pension contribution

December 11th, 2011

The Company states it has established a “clear path towards goal of achieving a surplus position in Bell Canada's defined benefit pension plan by the end of 2014.”

Message from the President

December 1st, 2014

December 8, 2013 – Dan Mc Donald covers various topics, such as the Chapters annual meetings, the Board changes, the pension plan and the creation of the Government Relations committee.

Toronto Chapter is now Ontario Central Chapter

July 20th, 2015

April 1, 2014 - As of today, the Toronto Chapter becomes the Ontario Central Chapter to better reflect the membership coverage.

PIC Report

November 6th, 2015

November 11, 2014 - The 2014 Bell Pension Information Committee (PIC) Report is now online.

Do you know the BPG Board Members?

August 13th, 2016

July 16, 2015 - The BPG Board of Directors currently has 16 members, including six Chapter Chairs, in Ontario and Québec.

BPG Submits a Brief to the Nova Scotia Pension Review Panel

January 12th, 2009

BPG's Brief titled "Improving the Defined Benefit Pension Plan Model: Issues, Proposals and Benefits"

BPG Writes to Jim Flaherty to Express our Views on Pension Funding Obligations

January 12th, 2009

On October 31, Raymond Bertrand, president of the Bell Pensioners’ Group, sent a letter to Jim Flaherty, Canada’s Finance minister, to express our views and to provide him with three recommendations to address the growing controversy around funding obligations of sponsors of defined benefit pension plans

Minister of Finance Announces Coming Into Force of Pension Solvency Regulations

May 8th, 2010

Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced on June 12th the coming into force of new regulations that provide temporary solvency funding relief for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans.

BPG SUPPORTS NORTEL PENSIONERS

July 11th, 2010

On September 17, BPG wrote to Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance and to Tony Clement, Minister of Industry to convey their strong endorsement of the petition presented by Nortel Retirees.

BPG WELCOMES PLANNED AMENDMENTS TO PENSION RULES

July 18th, 2011

On October 27, the government announced the amendments that it intends to make to the current pension rules, and noted its desire to introduce legislative changes in coming months. In many respects, the announcement corresponds closely with the recommendations put forward by BPG.

BPG Provides its Views on Canada's Retirement Income System

June 24th, 2012

On March 24 2010, the Minister of Finance announced the launch of a consultation on Canada’s retirement income system. On April 29, BPG submitted its views in response to the consultation document published by the government.

BCE announces $750 million voluntary pension contribution

December 11th, 2012

On December 8, BCE announced a $750 million voluntary prepayment to Bell Canada's defined benefit pension plan to reduce its future pension obligation.

Improvements to the Employee Discount Plan

October 9th, 2013

Starting in December, virtually all account charges are eligible for the 35% discount.

The Indalex Decision

October 9th, 2013

On Friday, February 3, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada released the long-awaited decision on what has become known as The Indalex Case.

PIC Report

November 11th, 2014

November 12, 2013 - The 2013 Bell Pension Information Committee (PIC) report is now available online.

2013 Financial Statements

May 2nd, 2015

April 23, 2014 – The BPG Board members have approved the 2013 Financial Statements

A New President for the Bell Pensioners’ Group

January 12th, 2009

BPG’s Board has chosen Raymond Bertrand, BPG’s Vice President, to succeed Pam Went

PENSION PLANS UNDER STUDY BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

May 8th, 2010

The federal government is currently evaluating what changes will be made to the current pension rules. It is expected that any changes to legislation will be introduced in Parliament before the end of year.

BPG CALLS ON THE GOVERNMENT

July 11th, 2010

The Federal government is in the process of reviewing the Pension Benefits Standards Act (PBSA), which is the legislation that governs Bell Canada’s defined benefit pension plan. This is an update on the developments of the legislative review so far, and BPG’s role in that review.

BPG APPEARS BEFORE THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

June 24th, 2012

On March 30, the BPG was invited to appear before the Standing Committee on Finance to present its views on, among others, the health of federally regulated pension plans and the treatment of underfunded pension plans in the event of sponsor bankruptcy.

Bell Canada to make $750 million voluntary pension contribution

October 9th, 2013

On December 11, BCE announced plans to apply $750 million of its year-end 2012 cash balance towards a voluntary contribution to Bell Canada's defined benefit pension plan

Financial Status of Bell's Defined Benefit Pension Plan – December 2012

July 20th, 2015

October 16,2013 - Bell has filed its Pension Plan valuation with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Services (OSFI), the pension regulator. The valuation gives a snapshot of the financial health of the plan, as of the end of December 31, 2012.

Listening to your views

August 13th, 2016

July 16, 2015 - Thank you to all our members who took the time to provide their feedback in our survey. The key findings show highly positive results.

Federal Government Announces a Tax-Free Savings Account

December 14th, 2008

The 2008 Federal budget announced on February 26, 2008 proposes to create a new retirement savings vehicle to be known as a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

Security of Bell pensions during the current international financial crisis

October 5th, 2009

Our Bell pension plan is not immune from the impacts of the current international banking and financial crises. Regardless, our monthly pension payments are NOT directly affected...

Federal Government Announces Proposals Affecting Pension Plans

December 14th, 2009

The Federal Minister of Finance delivered an economic update on November 27, 2008 that includes two major announcements which may impact on the Bell pension plan.

BPG Writes to Michael Ignatieff

December 26th, 2009

Coincident with its letter to Canada’s Finance Minister, the Bell Pensioners’ Group also sent a letter to Mr. Michael Ignatieff, Interim Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada to bring to his attention BPG’s perspective on the current financial state of private pension funds and in particular the solvency of defined benefit pension plans.

The Bell Pensioners’ Group Makes Recommendations To Lessen The Risk That The “Pension Promise” Will Not Be Kept

May 8th, 2010

On March 18, the Bell Pensioners’ Group (BPG) presented its views on pension reform at a public consultation meeting on federal regulation of private pension plans, held in Montreal. In his presentation, Raymond Bertrand, BPG's President stressed the fact that "of all the pension stakeholders, retired pension plan members are the most vulnerable, because they cannot relive their lives of employment".

Are You Aware??

May 22nd, 2009

View a compendium if timely, informational articles gathered from the chapter web sites.

BPG AND THE DEBATE ABOUT THE PENSION RULES

July 11th, 2010

BPG and Bell have both submitted proposals to the government about pension reform. Though we are not far apart on some issues, we have a strongly different view than Bell on others.

MINISTER ANNOUNCES PENSION REFORM

December 10th, 2010

Important News Flash for Bell Pensioners October 27th 2009

New BPG Board of Directors approved

May 6th, 2013

Message from our President, Bob Farmer, on the importance of volunteers for the BPG, the new Board and the upcoming Pension Information Committee elections.

BPG and CFP submission to the Québec expert committee on pensions

October 9th, 2013

On 13 June 2012, BPG and CFP (Canadian Federation of Pensioners) made a joint submission to the Québec Government's expert committee on pensions

Financial Status of Bell's Defined Benefit Pension Plan

August 3rd, 2013

Bell has filed yearly Pension Plan report with Pension Regulator

Congratulations to our PIC representatives

October 9th, 2013

Allison Henriques (Ontario) and Michel Doyon (Québec) are the new Pension Information Committee (PIC) retirees’ representatives for 2013-2015.

PIC Report

September 8th, 2013

The 2012 Pension Information Committee report is now available online.

BPG Strategic Direction

October 7th, 2013

BPG's overriding goal has always been, and continues to be, enhancing pensioner security. How are we working towards this goal?

Bob Farmer Appointed President of the CFP

October 9th, 2013

Bob Farmer, the current BPG President, was named President of the Canadian Federation of Pensioners earlier this year.

President's Report on the Defined Benefit Pension Plan

September 8th, 2013

These continue to be challenging times for defined benefit (DB) pension plans. Across North America, two out of every three plans has a solvency funding shortfall of at least 20%.

BPG’s letter to Minister Jim Flaherty

May 9th, 2014

April 29, 2013 - In the Economic Action Plan 2013, Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty announced his intention to consider changes to the distressed pension workout scheme that had been introduced in 2009 and to undertake consultations on this initiative.

Télébec pensioners join BPG

October 22nd, 2014

Since June 6, a group of Télébec pensioners officially joined BPG. This group now constitutes a new regional Chapter and is called BPG - Télébec Chapter.

New online options for health and dental claims

August 13th, 2016

You can now submit online claims on the Manulife website for most health expenses in Canada, including vision care and dental or professional services.

CFP calls on Prime Minister Harper for changes in wireless competition

July 20th, 2015

August 29, 2013 - The Canadian Federation of Pensioners (CFP) today sent a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper

The Canadian Federation of Pensioners Comments on the D'Amours Report

August 13th, 2016

In July, the Canadian Federation of Pensioners (CFP) filed a submission regarding the recommendations of the Expert Committee Report on the future of the Québec retirement system.

The Pension Committee Work Plan

March 26th, 2015

October 9th, 2013 - The Pension Committee is working on risk management and focusing on the main risks facing the pension plan and, consequently, the pensioners.

Bell’s Pension Plan solvency ratio reaches 90%

March 26th, 2015

December 8, 2013 - The solvency ratio of the plan reached the 90% mark at the end of June 2013 while the plan risk was reduced because of the Financial Risk Management (FRM) framework adopted by the Bell Canada Pension Plan in 2009.

What are the risks for our pensions?

February 7th, 2017

May 9, 2014 - The BPG has analysed eight risk scenarios in order to help us better understand the issues that could affect the security of our pensions. Read President Dan Mc Donald’s message to learn more.

National Post publishes CFP President’s article on target benefit pension plans

January 16th, 2017

June 20, 2014 - Today’s edition of the National Post featured an op-ed article on the target benefit pension plan issue written by Bob Farmer, President of the Canadian Federation of Pensioners and Past-President of BPG.

BPG responds to government consultation on target benefit pension plan proposal

December 20th, 2016

June 23, 2014 - BPG today submitted its response to the federal government’s target benefit pension plan proposal announced on April 24. In it, BPG urges the government to honour the commitments made to existing pensioners and employees

Sun Life and BCE reach longevity insurance agreement

February 13th, 2017

March 3, 2015 - Sun Life Financial and BCE announced a new agreement that further advances BCE’s pension de-risking strategy by transferring longevity risk for $5 billion of pension plan liability to Sun Life.

InTouch Website

May 11th, 2017

The InTouch website is currently not working

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2017

December 21st, 2016

December 18, 2016 - The Cost of Living Adjustment on Bell Canada's pensions should be 1% in 2017.

Sign CARP’s Petition to Put Pensioners First

August 9th, 2017

BPG encourages its members to sign a petition to protect our pensions.

Important Message to our Membership

July 3rd, 2016

July 3, 2016 - The Bell Pensioners Group has been made aware by the RCMP that a security breach has occurred on the BPG website.

2017 President's Report

June 20th, 2017

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

National Day of Action

February 19th, 2018

We need you on Action Day February 21st

Fall 2017 President's Report

September 30th, 2017

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

2018 Board Election

July 2nd, 2018

Do you know the Board members?

BPG Board of Directors 2018 Nomination Notice

Elections for the BPG Board of Directors will be held at the Chapters’ Annual General Meetings, in spring 2018.

2017 Financial Statements

April 23rd, 2018

In readiness for our AGMs (annual general meeting) of the BPG members, please consult the 2017 Financial Statements on the website.

Update on class action instituted against Bell

August 19th, 2019

On August 12, 2019 , the Ontario Superior Court rendered its decision regarding the class action instituted against Bell challenging Bell’s determination to index 2017 defined benefit pension payments by 1%.

Auto insurance relief measures from The Personal

June 7th, 2020

Deadline for a refund extended to June 30

You could get a refund on your auto insurance premium with the Personal

May 19th, 2020

To get your refund, complete the online form by May 31, 2020.

Federal Election

September 16th, 2019

Letters sent from our President to each of the federal political parties seeking their commitment to a policy platform that will bring an increased measure of security to private defined benefit pension plans

Federal parties’ positions on the pension security issues raised in Denis Marquis’ letter

October 9th, 2019

Denis Marquis - President of BPG has formally written to each of the federal political party leaders seeking their party’s commitment to a policy platform that would bring an increased measure of security to private defined benefit pension plans in Canada.

November is Financial Literacy Month

November 6th, 2020

Join the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in a special webinar event, Money Tips During COVID-19

Bell’s Employee Giving Campaign

November 19th, 2020

Bell’s Employee Giving Campaign runs from November 9 to 27

Volunteering Opportunity

January 29th, 2021

We are looking for a Social Media and Member Contact Co-ordinator.

Annual General Meeting 2021

March 9th, 2021

BPG Members:

Here are the Virtual AGM 2021 Dates by Chapter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The BCE-Sun Life Agreement

March 26th, 2015

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

2015 Financial Statements

May 9th, 2016

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

"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.

2016 President’s Report

November 21st, 2016

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

BPG Efforts Pay Off!

November 21st, 2016

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

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.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has heard us

February 13th, 2017

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

Taxing our health and dental benefits

January 16th, 2017

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

BPG Turned 20 in 2015!

Here is a brief retrospective of our history.

Spring 2018 President's Report

June 20th, 2018

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

Voluntary pension plan contribution

February 9th, 2017

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

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.

Seniors minister position established

July 23rd, 2018

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

Pension protection should be a federal priority

May 1st, 2019

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

Spring 2019 President's Report

June 12th, 2019

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

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.

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.

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

Protecting yourself and others from COVID-19

July 12th, 2020

UPDATE FROM THE MINISTER OF SENIORS, DEB SCHULTE

House of Commons Petition

March 17th, 2021

BPG members are invited to consider signing an online petition

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

The federal government announced several new measures to help protect residents and staff

December 19th, 2020

Update from the Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte

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

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.

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

May 26th, 2021

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

Bell Pension Plan Update

June 30th, 2021

From the BPG AGM's

BPG President's Report

June 22nd, 2021

Presented at the May and June 2021 AGMs

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

December 4th, 2021

BCE Q4 2021 results and 2022 guidance to be announced February 3

January 14th, 2022

Pension Information Committee (PIC) Report

December 21st, 2021

The 2021 edition of the PIC Report is now available.

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

Bell Pension Plan Update

June 10th, 2022

Presented at BPG's 2022 Annual General Meetings

BPG President's Video at 2022 Annual General Meeting

June 12th, 2022

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

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.

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2018

November 17th, 2017

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

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.

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.

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?

Update

July 11th, 2018

Class Action Regarding 2017 Pension Indexation

BPG Board Meeting

November 11th, 2018

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

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.

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.

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.

BCE reports third quarter 2020 results

November 5th, 2020

Click HERE for more information

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

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

January 29th, 2021

This is the latest information

2019 Board Elections

June 29th, 2019

Do you know your Board members?

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.

Cost of Living Adjustment for 2020

November 20th, 2019

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

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.

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

January 29th, 2021

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

Cost of Living Adjustment for 2019

November 23rd, 2018

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

COVID-19 and our pensions

March 31st, 2020

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

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.

Good news!

December 15th, 2022

C-228 passed 2nd reading in Senate

Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021

November 18th, 2020

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

Update on Class Action

April 26th, 2021

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

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.

Go Green contest reminder!

June 2nd, 2021

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

Class Action Update

July 21st, 2021

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

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.

1998 Indexation Issue

November 3rd, 2021

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

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.

2022 Pay dates

January 21st, 2022

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

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

BCE reports first quarter 2021 results

April 30th, 2021

BCE also announces election of Directors

The winners of the AGM $100 gift certificates

June 25th, 2021

We would really like to thank our partner The Personal

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

Bell partners with Google Cloud

July 16th, 2021

to deliver next-generation network experiences for Canadians

National Pensioners Federation

July 20th, 2021

Summer 2021 Newsletter

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

BCE reports second quarter 2021 results

August 5th, 2021

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.

Submission to the Senate about Pension Security

June 29th, 2019

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

BCE Q3 2021 results to be announced November 4

October 14th, 2021

Class Action Update

October 22nd, 2021

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

Bell 5G ranked as the fastest 5G mobile network

July 21st, 2021

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

BCE reports third quarter 2021 results

November 3rd, 2021

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

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

January 14th, 2022

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

January 27th, 2022

Bell Let's Talk Day

January 7th, 2022

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

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.

Update on Pension Protection Legislation

March 17th, 2022

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

BPG Members! Help Us Out...

March 24th, 2022

Volunteering is so rewarding

May 30th, 2022

Share your stories !

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.

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?

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.

CANADIAN PENSIONERS DESERVE PROTECTION

May 5th, 2022

URGE YOUR MP TO SUPPORT BILL C-228

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

February 3rd, 2022

Pension Glossary

September 4th, 2017

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

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

August 19th, 2021

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.

THINKING OF JOINING BPG?

November 27th, 2010

Read what others have to say.

Do you know the BPG Board of Directors

June 22nd, 2022

BPG Board – 2022-2023

HOOPP: 2022 Canadian Retirement Survey

July 7th, 2022

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

Bill C-228

January 10th, 2023

Latest Lifeworks Article on C-228

Dementia in Canada Cross-Country Report 2022

October 25th, 2022

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

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

January 28th, 2023

Senate review of Bill C-228

January 28th, 2023

Two new Senate submissions

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

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

BCE Q4 2022 results and 2023 guidance to be announced February 2

January 13th, 2023

Bell Let's Talk starts the new year

January 13th, 2023

by committing an additional $10 million for mental health programs

Travel Insurance is coming!

April 11th, 2023

Exclusively for BPG members….

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.

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

A Message from the BPG

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

October 25th, 2022

National

Archives

NEW WEB SITE

July 7th, 2009

When was it created?

December 14th, 2008

Why should you join?

December 14th, 2008

Message from Bob Farmer, BPG’s New President

November 27th, 2010

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2011

November 29th, 2010

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2012

June 24th, 2012

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF BPG

July 11th, 2013

Welcome to Télébec pensioners!

July 11th, 2013

Message from the President

December 8th, 2013

Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 28

February 23rd, 2014

BPG working on many fronts

December 1st, 2014

Bell Let's Talk Day is January 28

March 26th, 2015

Pension Information Committee Elections

August 13th, 2015

BPG Board of Directors 2016 Nomination Notice

November 29th, 2015

Employee Giving Campaign runs until November 4

December 19th, 2016

2009 Pension Indexation

September 16th, 2009

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2010

November 27th, 2010

Last Minute Update - Pension Regulations

July 18th, 2011

BPG Writes to all Members of Parliament

July 18th, 2011

COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2015

July 20th, 2015

Letter to Minister of Finance James Flaherty

May 9th, 2014

President's Report

June 9th, 2015

BPG President’s Message

November 29th, 2015

New health card effective January 1, 2016

January 20th, 2016

2008 PIC Report Released

September 16th, 2009

PIC ELECTION RESULTS

July 18th, 2011

BPG Asks the Government to Change One of the Proposed Pension Regulations

July 18th, 2011

IT'S TWICE AS NICE TO GIVE TOGETHER

December 11th, 2011

Bell Employee Giving Campaign

November 17th, 2013

Annual Employee Giving Campaign

November 6th, 2015

Message from Pam Went

July 7th, 2009

Jim Murray appointed to Ontario’s Advisory Council on Pensions and Retirement Income

July 18th, 2011

BPG Supports Bill C-501

July 18th, 2011

BELL PENSIONERS' GROUP: ORGANIZATIONAL ADVANCES

June 24th, 2012

BELL CANADA'S DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN: FINANCIAL STATUS

June 24th, 2012

Pension Information Committee Elections

November 14th, 2012

Your new health benefits card in effect July 1

October 9th, 2013

Bell Volunteer Program – Charity and Sports

April 1st, 2014

President’s Report Video

June 19th, 2014