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Advocacy in Action: Addressing the Challenges Facing Retirees

CBC pensioners are fortunate to be part of a relatively small group of retirees with the security of a defined benefit pension plan. But that doesn’t mean we’re immune to today’s challenges. Like all older Canadians, we are affected by rising costs, access to care, and the risk of isolation. A newly released survey from […]

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What to Do if a Pensioner Can No Longer Manage Their Affairs or Has Passed Away

We know it’s not easy to think about, but it’s important to be prepared. If a CBC pensioner becomes unable to manage their own affairs, or if they pass away, here is what families and caregivers need to know. Your CBC ID Number is Key Always keep your CBC ID number handy. It can be […]

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REPORT FROM THE CBC PNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The National Board of Directors met recently to take stock of this past year and chart our course forward. These meetings are how we make sure the PNA stays strong, relevant, and truly focused on what matters most to our members across the country. The Board refreshed our mission, vision and values (https://www.cbcpensioners.ca/mission-vision-values/), along with […]

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MORE FUNDING FOR CBC – BUT QUESTIONS STILL TO BE ANSWERED

The CBC Pensioners National Association is pleased to see more funding for the CBC included in the federal budget tabled yesterday in the House of Commons. One hundred and fifty million dollars in 2025-26 for CBC/Radio-Canada has been committed in order to “strengthen its mandate to serve the public and to better reflect the needs of […]

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PENSION COST OF LIVING INCREASE

CBC Pensioners will see an increase in their pensions of 1.99% effective January 1, 2026. The increased cost of living is calculated annually. The calculation is determined by averaging the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as reported by Statistics Canada, over a 12-month period.  In our case the period is September 2024 to October 2025.  This is done […]

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