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Here's the latest information for pensioners about the broader CN Community. Information on volunteering, rail safety, the CN Community Fund and more is found here Our CN Community We're all part of the CN Community and we can contribute in many ways CN Employees’ and Pensioners’ Community Fund CN Employees’ and Pensioners’ Community Fund is a non-profit organization that organizes fundraising activities and annual campaigns in support of various Canadian charities Rail Safety Week Rail safety is a shared responsibility and we ask everyone to be especially careful when on or near railroad property and at crossings. Look, listen and live! That’s what it means to be rail smart! CN Corporate Site There's lots of information about CN found on the corporate site www.cn.ca . The latest CN news is found here And if you're interested, the CN 100 Celebration Commemorative book can be found here Volunteer In Your Community The 'CN Railroaders in the Community' (RRITC) program recognizes acts of kindness by providing grants to the not for profit organizations employees choose to support through their volunteer efforts. CN Spotlight Find out more about the people of CN each month in the 'CN Spotlight' magazine CN & Hockey Helps the Homeless CN has signed on as the Premier National Partner with the Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) program, for three years, starting in 2024. You can help make it happen Terry Fox Run - September 14, 2025 This year's Terry Fox Run is set for September 14, 2025. Find out more details here and how you can contribute to its success

Members' Discounts & Offers Membership does have its benefits! If you want to save a few dollars, we have arranged for a variety of special rates, discounts and other benefits to be available to CN Pensioners. Whether its Home and Auto & Travel Insurance or Personal Travel Benefits or you need a new computer, check out the various offers listed. As always, while we encourage our members to investigate all options when they are planning their purchases, these are some specific discounts that are available to you Note: The offers below may be changed or revoked at the discretion of the companies offering these discounts. The CNPA strives to keep the discounts updated with the latest information but availability, terms and conditions may differ from what is listed here. Trip Merchant Travel Partner Trip Merchant provides members with exclusive benefits and unique travel experiences worldwide! Rogers Preferred Program Rogers has partnered with the CNPA to offer all members - and their families - discounts through the Rogers Preferred Program A Place to Stay While Travelling? The CNPA and CN Rail have secured numerous discounts for stays worldwide for our members. Look here ! VIA Pass Key information for holders of the VIA Pass Save with Specsavers Specsavers has partnered with the CNPA to provide savings to our members in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta & British Columbia Hearing Life Hearing Care Services HearingLife and its network partners is pleased to offer savings on its hearing care services across over 400 clinics in Canada Need to Rent a Car? Avis and Budget are pleased to offer members of the CNPA discounted rates for car rentals in Canada & the United States, as well as internationally belairdirect Car, Home & Travel Insurance The CNPA has teamed up with belairdirect to score special deals on home, car and travel insurance that’s tailored just for you. And when you get insurance through belairdirect, you'll be supporting the CNPA as well! Holo Alert 24/7 Medical Alert Protection Holo Alert is offering discounted rates on a medical alert monitoring pendant or watch to our membership Ford Partner Recognition Program CNPA members can save on Ford and Lincoln vehicles through the Ford Partner Recognition X-Plan Vehicle Pricing

Southwestern Ontario Council (C7) Council Executive President Ron Hewson Vice President Ken Roberts Secretary/Treasurer Rick Dixon Membership Louise Bayer Past President Deceased OPC Delegate (1) Ron Hewson OPC Delegate (2) Bob Gallant OPC Alternate Delegate (1) Gerry Flavin Newsletter Editor Ken Roberts Council Meetings - Please see most recent newsletter below for details Newsletters January 2026 January 2025 January 2024 September 2025 September 2024 September 2023 May 2025 May 2024 May 2023

Barrie Council (C2) Barrie Council Facebook Page Council Executive President Bob Haggart 1st Vice-President Gerald Lipnicky 2nd Vice-President Ms Mae Harasymiw Secretary Linda Johnston Treasurer Wayne Eva Past President Charles Surgenor Membership Chair Gerald Lipnicky Newsletter Editor Gerald Lipnicky OPC Delegate (1) Bob Haggart OPC Delegate (2) Gerald Lipnicky OPC Alternate Delegate Peter Sudeyko Council Meetings When: Fourth Wednesday of the month, September to June Exceptionally, December meeting is held second Friday of December Where: Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 4Y8

Moncton Council #1 (A7) Council Executive President Reg Hebert A7MonctonCouncil@cnpensioners.org 1st Vice-President John Bailey 2nd Vice President Earl Garland Secretary Treasurer Royce Girvan Recording Secretary Walter Agnew Past President Vacant Advisory Kaye Bulmer Council Meetings When: Third Thursday of the month, September to June, 14h00 Where: Moncton No. 1 Council Centre, 1 Curry St., PO Box 23082, Moncton, NB E1C 9M9. Phone: (506) 383-7303

The CN Pensioners Association regularly publishes newsletters to provide its members with the latest news and updates as well as stories of interest CNPA National Newsletters Want less paper coming to your door? CNPA E-Newsletter coming soon! The CNPA is excited to announce that, starting with the first 2026 edition (Spring) of our National Newsletter, we will be providing all our pensioners with an option to receive an electronic newsletter version instead of your current printed copy. The full colour E-Newsletter editions could be provided to you via an electronic link in an email as soon as it is posted. The E-Newsletters are environmentally friendly, more convenient and provides you direct access to any imbedded web links. It also reduces the printing and distribution costs and won’t be delayed by mail disruptions or an incorrect address. We want to hear your feedback on this important project at our new email address e-newsletter@cnpensioners.org . You can also use this same email to subscribe to the E-Newsletter - just include your name and PIN in the email. After you subscribe, you will receive a confirmation and will start receiving the E-Newsletter in the spring of 2026. While this will replace the paper version for those who subscribe, our contributing CNPA members will continue to receive their annual CN calendar by mail each December. Email us with your comments, and get yourself on the list to be the first to receive the National Newsletter electronically. Greetings From Your Editor As editor for the national newsletter, our focus is to strive for continuous improvement in delivering an informative and interesting newsletter to you. Our newsletter is issued and mailed to you three times per year (Spring, Summer and Winter) as well as posted to our website. However, we do require your assistance. We are always on the lookout for stories of interest - and that's where you come in. If you have a story you would like to share, please email your story to your respective regional representative. Contact information for the regional newsletter reps can be found in our national newsletters. We ask that all submissions be sent in electronically as a Word document. If you have a photo to go with it, please attach it separately to your email and list the names of all those in the photo. It is important that the photo be of high quality for printing purposes. Occasionally we will be sending out a survey looking for your feedback as well - what kind of articles would you like to see? E.g. personal stories, issues affecting pensioners such as health care and pensions, historical photos and stories, etc. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to serve you better. Steve Mihell Editor newsletters@cnpensioners.org Deadline for Articles : Spring Edition - January 31 Summer Edition - June 15 Winter Edition - September 30 National Newsletters Spring 2026 Winter 2025 Summer 2025 Spring 2025 Winter 2024 Summer 2024 Spring 2024 Winter 2023 Summer 2023 Regional & Local Newsletters Regional & Local Newsletters are available for some councils. If so, they are found and can be viewed by visiting the Regional or Local Council page. SpringC 2026

Dealing with the Death of a CN Pensioner You may be here because you recently lost a loved one or are assisting someone who has. If so, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and the family from everyone at the CN Pensioners Association (CNPA). It is always heartbreaking when we hear that a fellow CN Pensioner or their spouse or survivor has passed away. We recognize that this is a difficult time for the family and realize the issues you will face dealing with the loss. To assist family members manage what can be a difficult process, we have developed various checklists and links which may help make the process a bit easier. While we have attempted to list most usual items to be addressed or handled, the lists are not exhaustive and will not address every unique or unusual situation. Accordingly, you may often need specific professional, legal, financial or other outside support and we encourage you to get all the assistance you may require. These checklists were primarily developed to assist those receiving a CN Pension. Other CN retirees may also find the non-CN Pension information helpful. 1. Contact CN Pension and Benefits Administration When a CN Pensioner passes away, there are a number of things the spouse or family needs to do, but one thing that is important is to contact CN Pension & Benefits Administration as quickly as possible. Call them at: 1-800-361-0739 – Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time CN Pension & Benefits Administration will ensure that necessary paperwork gets started and if there is an eligible spouse, that there is limited delay in managing their survivor pension. In addition, by contacting them, they will: Get all the necessary information from you to start managing the process. This includes mailing specific forms/documents related to the pension, for completion, signatures and submission back to them. Start the process for an eligible survivor pension. If there is a CN sponsored life insurance policy, CN Pension & Benefits Administration will notify the insurance company who will then write the spouse or estate and provide information on how to file a claim. If the CN Pensioner was a member of the CN Pensioners Association, this membership will be cancelled with the last pension payment. If the surviving spouse wishes, they may re-enroll via the application form that will be provided in the package from CN Pension & Benefits Administration. Who should call CN Pension & Benefits Administration? If there is an eligible spouse, and they are able to, they should be the person to call. Someone who is registered with CN Pension & Benefits Administration as a Power of Attorney for the deceased CN Pensioner, or the spouse of the deceased CN Pensioner. The person designated as the Executor/Administrator of the estate of the deceased CN Pensioner. If none of the above are available, a family member who is acting for the deceased. What information should they have on hand when they call? The unique 6 digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) of the deceased CN Pensioner. This may be found on previous annual pension statements, CN pension deposit notices, CN tax slips, a CNPA membership card, the original retirement forms or CN correspondence. The date of birth and the date of death of the CN Pensioner The residential address of the deceased CN Pensioner The Social Insurance Number of the deceased CN Pensioner If there is an eligible spouse of the deceased pensioner and they are contacting CN Pension & Benefits Administration, or if someone acting on behalf of the spouse is calling, they should also have the following information available about the spouse: Spouse’s date of birth Spouse’s Social Insurance Number Spouse’s residential address – especially if it will be different than the deceased pensioner Spouse’s phone number Bank account information An Estate Executor or a Power of Attorney or Administrator acting on behalf of the deceased CN Pensioner or the surviving spouse would need all the preceding information when calling Following the call, a package will be prepared and mailed to the appropriate person or party and will include various forms to complete and a list of required documents to provide (such as a copy of the death certificate for example). Although the payment of the survivor pension may commence following the notification of the member’s death, it may be suspended if the required documents aren’t received in a timely fashion after the package has been issued. In the event that there is no eligible spouse at time of death, there is still the possibility that there may be a benefit payable. CN Pension & Benefits Administration will provide all necessary information in this regard to the appropriate person or party. NOTE: When a CN Pensioner passes away, and their eligible surviving spouse commences receiving their survivor CN pension, the surviving spouse is now considered to be a CN Pensioner, and will assume the PIN of the deceased CN Pensioner. If a surviving spouse deceases, the processes listed above for a deceased pensioner will now apply to this surviving spouse. If the CN Pensioner had a CN Travel Pass – they should contact CN Pension and Benefits Administration and ask about continued eligibility. 2. Health Care Plan for CN Pensioners Was the CN Pensioner enrolled in the CN Pensioners Association Health Care Plan administered by Medavie Blue Cross under Plan number 93115? If they were, when contact is made with CN Pension & Benefits Administration, they will advise Medavie Blue Cross of the individual’s passing. If the CN Pensioner’s spouse was covered under the Pensioner member’s plan, Medavie Blue Cross will continue coverage for the spouse at no charge but for only two (2) additional months. These 2 months provide time for the new pension papers to be processed and allows an eligible surviving spouse the opportunity to reapply for coverage if desired. Important - The original policy for the deceased pensioner, that included the spouse, will be cancelled at the end of the 2 month free period for the spouse and the current Blue Cross cards will be invalidated. An eligible spouse must REAPPLY if desired. If there is an eligible spouse who will be receiving a CN survivor pension, included with the pension documents that will be sent from CN Pension & Benefits Administration will be a new Medavie Blue Cross information package & application. If the eligible spouse is interested, they can join/rejoin the CN Pensioners Association Health Care Plan. Even if the CN Pensioner and/or the eligible spouse was not previously covered by the CN Pensioners Association Health Care Plan, an eligible spouse will still receive a Medavie Blue Cross information package and application and may submit their application to join the Plan. An eligible spouse who intends to apply or reapply must submit their application form to Medavie Blue Cross in the enclosed enveloped within 60 days of receiving their survivor pension. If not, they will not be eligible to reapply later. (Exceptions may apply in Quebec) If the Spouse is not eligible for the CN survivor pension, they will also not be eligible for CN Pensioner Blue Cross Plan coverage. If there were any outstanding medical claims not previously submitted, please submit them as quickly as possible. If unsure about the process on how to claim or time limits, call Medavie Blue Cross at 1-866-660-7670. If there was NO eligible surviving spouse or if the surviving spouse chooses NOT to apply for coverage, the spouse or estate should contact Medavie Blue Cross at 1-866-660-7670, as there may be a reimbursable overpayment of premium. If the SPOUSE of a current covered CN Pensioner deceases, the Pensioner should contact Medavie Blue directly to review options to change their coverage. CN Post Retirement Health Care Spending Account Some former unionized CN Pensioners may receive this benefit from Canadian National following retirement between the ages of 55 and 65. If the deceased pensioner is between those ages, please contact Medavie Blue Cross at 1-866-660-7670, who administers this benefit for CN. Non-CN Pension Related Information While the CN Pensioners Association is not directly involved with the various Canadian/Provincial government agencies, we have listed some of the contacts of the primary agencies which many of our pensioners may receive benefits from and other items to consider. In addition, Contact information is provided below for Via Rail, Marine Atlantic and CN/CP Telecommunications Pensioners. Canada Pension – Québec Pension Plan – Old Age Security – Canada Revenue Agency Many pensioners receive these benefits and when someone passes away, like CN, they must be notified to stop payments and process any survivor benefits. To learn more about notifying the various affected Canadian government agencies visit: Canadian Government Notification of Death You will need Proof of Death and the deceased CN Pensioner’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Reporting Death page or call 1-800-959-8281 Québec Pension Plan (QPP) – Reporting Death page or call 1-800-463-5185 Service Canada handles the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) Plans as well as the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) For Service Canada - visit Service Canada or call 1-800-622-6232 – to notify of death and review any potential survivor or death benefits. Service Canada can also advise on cancelling a passport. Registering the Death Your province requires the death to be registered. A funeral home typically will register a death within the province, and if they provide you with a death certificate, it means the death HAS been registered. If you don’t utilize a funeral home and don’t have a death certificate, you will usually need to notify the provincial department of Vital Statistics or provincial Services department. Other various Agencies or Documents which may require changes or cancellation Driver’s licence (contact your province to cancel), motor vehicle registrations & insurance, land titles, home insurance, utilities Provincial medical insurance coverage or other medical insurance Banks, credit cards, investment firms Clubs, organizations, memberships, social media, online accounts, subscriptions VIA Rail Pensioners – 1-800-799-9934 – (Request Pension Administration) Marine Atlantic Pensioners – 1-800-561-7660 (Request Pension Administration) CN/CP Telecommunications Pensioners – 1-800-276-7630 (ALLSTREAM Canada Corp.)

Montréal South Shore Council (B14) Montreal South Shore Council Facebook Page Council Executive Président (arcn.rs@gmail.com ) Marc Tessier Tel: (450) 656-7888 1er vice-président Michael Buchanan Tel: (450) 653-5853 2e vice-président Serge Labadie Tel: (514) 943-4618 Trésorier Marco Santerre marco.styx@sympatico.ca Secrétaire Danielle Malo Tel: (450) 448-9454 Secretaire Ginette Langlois Tel: (450) 281-0990 Directeur Réne Delisle Tel: (514) 229-2407 Directeur Jean Perrotte Tel: (450) 443-9740 Directeur Robert Martel Tel: (450) 671-5178 Directeur Jean Lavigne Tel: (450) 716-1745 Directrice Rive-Nord Chantale Lauzon Tel: (438) 526-4307 Directeur des communications Serge Labadie Tel: (514) 943-4618 June 8, 2023 - 35th Anniversary Gala of the B14 Council - In addition to the board members, spouses, elders and many volunteers are included Newsletters June 2024 March 2024 November 2023 August 2023 May 2023 February 2023 May 2024 February 2024 October 2023 July 2023 April 2023 January 2023 April 2024 January 2024 September 2023 June 2023 March 2023

Hotel Savings The CNPA, in conjunction with CN, have secured discounted rates at a variety of hotels and locations worldwide to help you save when you travel. Discounts up to 20 % are available at participating hotels but note that not all brands within an offering may honour the discount codes. And as usual, the CNPA advises that it still pays to shop around as it may be possible to find lower rates elsewhere. Best Western With hotels across 19 brands (including Best Western, Glo and SureStay) in 100+ countries and territories. Best Western® is pleased to offer a special rate to CNPA members at participating hotels. The corporate discount code for CN/CNPA is 01344410. You receive a 19% discount when booking directly with the hotel at: http://www.bestwestern.com Choice Hotels More than 7000 hotels over 22 brands including Comfort Inn, Econolodge, Quality Inn and Radisson Choice Hotels are pleased to offer a preferred rate to CNPA members at participating hotels. You will save 15%, and possibly more, when booking directly with Choice Hotels at: www.choicehotels.com/?clientid=00064447 As well, new members enrolling in the Choice Privileges program will receive 1,000 bonus points. Enrol here ! World of Hyatt With more than 1250 locations across 28 brands including Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency Hyatt Hotels are pleased to offer a special rate to CNPA members at participating hotels. The corporate discount code for CN/CNPA is 90441 . You receive a 15 % discount when booking directly with the hotel at: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/home IHG Hotels More than 6000 hotels over 19 brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Crowne Plaza IHG Hotels are pleased to offer a special rate to CNPA members at participating hotels. The corporate discount code for CN/CNPA is 000279633. You receive a 14% or 17.5% discount when booking directly with the hotel at: http://www.ihg.com/ Wyndham Hotels More than 9000 hotels over 24 brands (including Days Inn, Super 8, Ramada and Microtel) and 95 countries. Wyndham Hotels are pleased to offer a special rate to CNPA members at participating hotels. The corporate discount code for CN/CNPA is 1000006067 . You receive a 18% discount when booking directly with the hotel at: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca?corporate_id=1000006067

Ontario Provincial Council (OPC) (C1) Council Executive President Robert Haggart 1st Vice-President David Simpson 2nd Vice-President Ronald Hewson Secretary Roger McDevitt Treasurer Cathy Thomas Ontario Provincial Council Delegates Barrie Council (C2) Robert Haggart Barrie Council (C2) Gerry Lipnicky Belleville Council (C3) David Simpson Belleville Council (C3) Roger McDevitt Hamilton Council (C4) Maureen Smyth Hamilton Council (C4) Scott Montani Kingston Council (C6) David Delcloo Kingston Council (C6) Cathy Thomas Southwestern Ontario Council (C7) Ron Hewson Southwestern Ontario Council (C7) Bob Gallant Niagara Falls Council (C8) David Kinghorn Niagara Falls Council (C8) William Lindsay Ottawa Council (C9) Keith Goodhue Ottawa Council (C9) Mark Merriman Thunder Bay Council (C13) Larry Ezack Thunder Bay Council (C13) Jim Pudas Toronto Council (C14) Nancy Zajacz Toronto Council (C14) Ron Charles National Council Representatives Vice-President/National Director (Ontario) Ron Hewson National Director (Ontario) Les MacDonald National Director (Ontario) Robert Haggart National Director - Alternate (Ontario) Ron Charles Pension Committee Ron Hewson Pension Committee - Alternate Lou Lisi Health Care Committee Roger McDevitt Health Care Committee - Alternate Ron Hewson Federal Government Liaison Officer Michael Matthews Other Council Positions National Newsletter - Ontario c1opc.newsletter@cnpensioners.org Barb Leonard Government Liaison - Ontario Robert Haggart OPC Scholarship Chairperson Les McDonald

Conseil de Rivière-Du-Loup (B10) Council Executive Président Normand Levesque Tel: (418) 862-9549 Vice-président Louis Bouchard Tel: (418) 863-4347 Secrétaire Jacqueline Michaud Tel: (418) 894-5844 Trésorier Pierre Moreau Tel: (418) 498-3041 Directeur Reginald Ouellet Tel: (514) 880-6254 Directeur Rene Pelletier Tel: (418) 867-2302 Directeur Gilles Morin Tel: (418) 862-3195

Conseil de Montréal / Laval (B7) Council Executive Président Claudette Hudon Tel: (514) 481-2618 Vice-président Denis Godin Tel: (450) 628-1066 Secrétaire Céline Rousseau Tel: (514) 516-8941 Trésorier Rémi La Haye Tel: (514) 662-3283 Directeur Wilson Martial Tel: (450) 449-1454 Council Meetings When: Every Tuesday, September to June, from 08h00 to 14h00 Where: Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur Church basement, 7671 Rue Édouard, LaSalle, QC H8P 1T3 (free parking at the back of the church) What: Free coffee & snacks, pizza or chicken from the restaurant on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (free if you arrive before 10h45), all members are bilingual Activities: billiards, snooker, social poker, darts, cribbage, dice games More infomation: Rémi La Haye 514-662-3283