Contact Newsletter - April 2025
This issue of Contact is packed with timely updates and inspiring member stories. From key insights on the upcoming federal election and the latest on pension surplus distribution, to heartfelt testimonials on how surplus payments have made a difference—there’s something for everyone. You'll also find updates on membership growth, EDI initiatives, and highlights from members living ''life in motion'' with purpose and creativity. Don’t miss it!
National President Dan Oldfield has written an excellent opinion piece on the folly behind defunding CBC/Radio-Canada.
It’s just been published in Canada’s National Observer.
Pension Income Splitting
We have received a number of inquiries concerning a letter sent to all CBC pensioners concerning income splitting. The letters sent to all retirees advised that the amount received in your pension surplus payment is not eligible for income splitting. The Pensioners National Association has been seeking clarification. And this is what we have learned.
SURPLUS PAYMENT UPDATE
CBC Pension Plan members have begun receiving a notice, either by email or regular mail, advising them they have 30 days from receipt to provide any comments on the surplus distribution to the regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI).
Share Your Surplus Story
With another pension surplus share on the way, we would love to hear how this extra financial support has impacted you
We Did It - Again
The vote to approve the distribution of the pension surplus has successfully reached the required two-thirds support. It was a challenge, but we prevailed, and the process is now set to move to the next required steps.
CBC Pensioners Welcome Heritage Minister’s Proposals
The CBC Pensioners National Association (PNA), which represents all CBC pensioners, fully supports the proposal by Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge to guarantee a strong independent public broadcaster.
Defending the CBC
On January 25th, 2025, one of our members, Judi Milne, received this written response from Conservative MP Rick Perkins, MP for South Shore-St. Margarets, Nova Scotia. Judi had written to ask for his party’s position on the CBC. The Conservatives have been clear in their intentions to defund the CBC. Judi shared Perkins’ letter with the PNA and our National President Dan Oldfield has given a point-by-point rebuttal. Feel free to share this.
Is our Pension Plan Safe?
I have received a number of questions about the future of our CBC Pension Plan in the event the Conservatives are elected and follow through with defunding the CBC.
The office of the CBC Pensioners National Association is open for our members
Our office is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Enjoy a multitude of benefits, become a PNA member!
The CBC Pensioners National Association (PNA) offers information, support, activities and social links as well as savings.
Why join the PNA?
By becoming a member of the PNA, you will be invited to activities that connect you with other retirees. You will be able to save money through our privilege programs, have access to our retiree support services, and have your say on issues that affect you and other retirees.
Save with our affinity programs
Be informed on the issues affecting you
Access member support
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Latest News
National President Dan Oldfield has written an excellent opinion piece on the folly behind defunding CBC/Radio-Canada.
National President Dan Oldfield has written an excellent opinion piece on the folly behind defunding CBC/Radio-Canada. It’s just been published in Canada’s National Observer https://archive.is/nbxuV. Here’s what Dan has to say: Defund the CBC – at what cost? It was Oscar Wilde who once opined that, “A cynic is a man who knows the price […]
Pension Income Splitting
We have received a number of inquiries concerning a letter sent to all CBC pensioners concerning income splitting. The letters sent to all retirees advised that the amount received in your pension surplus payment is not eligible for income splitting. The Pensioners National Association has been seeking clarification. And this is what we have learned. […]
SURPLUS PAYMENT UPDATE – SECOND NOTICE
CBC Pension Plan members have begun receiving a notice, either by email or regular mail, advising them they have 30 days from receipt to provide any comments on the surplus distribution to the regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). No action is required on your part. This “second notice” advises Plan members […]
Share Your Surplus Story – We Want to Hear from You!
With another pension surplus share on the way, we would love to hear how this extra financial support has impacted you. Did it help you finally take that bucket-list trip? Were you able to renovate a room in your home or make an important repair? Perhaps you used it to treat yourself to a special […]
We Did It – Again
The vote to approve the distribution of the pension surplus has successfully reached the required two-thirds support. It was a challenge, but we prevailed, and the process is now set to move to the next required steps. So, what happens now? This week, the CBC will notify the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions […]
CBC Pensioners Welcome Heritage Minister’s Proposals
The CBC Pensioners National Association (PNA), which represents all CBC pensioners, fully supports the proposal by Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge to guarantee a strong independent public broadcaster. The proposal, which addresses the key issues of funding, mandate and governance, is a plan long overdue and one that if fulfilled would establish the framework to keep […]
Defending the CBC
On January 25th, 2025, one of our members, Judi Milne, received this written response from Conservative MP Rick Perkins, MP for South Shore-St. Margarets, Nova Scotia. Judi had written to ask for his party’s position on the CBC. The Conservatives have been clear in their intentions to defund the CBC. Judi shared Perkins’ letter with […]
