COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2019
The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on our pension is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over a 12 month period ending on October 31 of each year.
- For pensioners under 65 years of age, this number is rounded to the nearest whole number, to a maximum of 2%.
- For pensioners 65 years and over, the rule of our pension plan states that the COLA should be the greater of :
-100% of the increase in the CPI (rounded to the nearest whole number), to a maximum of 2%
or
-60% of the increase in the CPI (rounded to the nearest two decimal points), to a maximum of 4%.
On November 23, Statistics Canada released the CPI data for the last twelve months. According to Statistics Canada, the CPI rose 2.4% between October 2017 and October 2018 for Canada as a whole.
Based on this, the Cost of Living Adjustment on our Bell Canada pensions should be 2% in 2019. The increase will appear on the January pension payment.
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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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Online Claims
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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
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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
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2019 Board Elections
June 29th, 2019
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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
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In Touch Newsletter
March 18th, 2014
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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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May 9th, 2014
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