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Conseil de Québec (B9) Council Executive Président Robert Beaudoin Tel: (418) 903-1452 Vice-président Gerald Dubois Tel: (418) 831-1504 Secrétaire Jacques Bonneau Tel: (418) 903-1523 Trésorier Paul Goupil Tel: (418) 559-5737 Directeur Arthur St. Hilaire Tel: (819) 820-2848 Directeur Denis Bourque Tel: (418) 831-1487 Directeur Andre Geoffroy Tel: (418) 728-4492

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 Cathy Thomas Government Liaison - Ontario Robert Haggart OPC Scholarship Chairperson Les McDonald

Thunder Bay Council (C13) Council Executive President Larry Ezack Vice-President Don Matthews Secretary Joyce N. Baxter Treasurer Jim Pudas Membership Chair Holly Diaczuk Assistant Treasurer Al Harper OPC Delegate Larry Ezack OPC Delegate 2 Jim Pudas Council Meetings When: Third Wednesday of the month , 12h30 Where: The 55 Plus Center, 700 River St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 3S6

Members Programs & Benefits So what sorts of programs & benefits does the CNPA manage or provide to you? Health Care - On your behalf, and with the assistance of key partners, we manage one of the better retirement health care plans in Canada. Available to contributing CNPA members, the CNPA Health Care Plan for CN Pensioners from Blue Cross (#93115) provides you and your spouse coverage for some of those extra costs you might incur that are not covered by your province. Support for the plan comes from the CNPA Health Care Committee , a dedicated group of volunteer pensioners who help make sure we have a plan that fits our needs at a reasonable price. Pensions - The CNPA acts as an equal partner on the CN Pension Committee which approves your pension increases. Our Pension Committee makes sure that our voices are heard. Scholarships & Bursaries - Contributing member's children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren get access to our annual CNPA Scholarship Program which offers 25 scholarships across the 5 Canadian regions. In addition, the Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba councils also offer trade bursaries for the families of those members residing in these regions National Newsletter - The newsletter is issued three times per year with relevant and interesting information. Some regional and local councils also offer regular newsletters to provide update and information closer to home. CNPA Government Liaison Officer & Committee - This role who advocates with various federal agencies on behalf of the National Council and pensioner membership on matters that may impact the objectives of our organization as well as the quality of life of our pensioners. The committee members have a similar mandate with focus on their particular region. CNPA National Website - cnpensioners.org is managed by CNPA volunteers to provide you with an online resource for relevant and important information, keeping you up to date on what is happening across the country or to provide you with the latest information on your pension, health care offerings to the membership, CNPA news, members discounts, etc. Some regional and local councils have their own websites to keep their members up to date on specific topics in their area. CNPA Facebook Pages - Offered in both English and French , these pages provide another convenient method of keeping you informed on relevant information. As well, some regional and local councils offer their own Facebook pages Member Discounts - CNPA members can benefit from discounts on car rentals, hotel stays, car, home or travel insurance and more from a variety of vendors. In addition, those who subscribe to the CNPA Health Plan are also eligible for additional savings through Blue Cross CN Communications - Only contributing CNPA members will annually receive the CN Calendar and the "CN in the Community" brochure. Meetings & Events - CNPA m embers are invited to attend various events coordinated by the local councils across the country. Most hold regular meetings where guest speakers are invited to speak on current or special issues affecting seniors. Some hold BBQ's or picnics, others sporting events, dinners, or group travel adventures. By being a member, you can attend what you want, when you want. Our national newsletter and local communications with members keeps you up to date on what is happening, like family days, special events, or changes to legislations, policies or programs.

Central & Northern BC (E10) Council Executive President Jeff Mohr Treasurer Mike Petrescu Secretary Brenda Latta Membership Jeanette Dydzuk Council Meetings When: Third Wednesday of every month - September through May (except December) - 13h00 Where: The Salvation Army Church, 777 Ospika Blvd, Prince George, BC

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

Save with Specsavers Specsavers is an optometrist owned and led business that provides Canadians access to comprehensive eye exams with over 140 locations across the country. Specsavers is proud to partner with the CNPA to provide affordable, accessible eyecare and eyewear to its members. All our locations provide a great range of offers, glasses, and contact lenses, as well as online booking and direct billing. What Specsavers Offers: Comprehensive eye exams from $99 including OCT scan - at no additional cost. This 3D eye scan helps optometrists to spot any abnormalities and identify eye diseases, such as age‑related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease, in their earliest stages. If you’re 65 or over, you can get your comprehensive eye exam at no cost to you!* 2-year quality guarantee and 100 day no worries, no fuss guarantee. Direct billing to benefit plans Convenient online booking Open on weekends and evenings As a CNPA Member, you also qualify for 60%** off lens upgrades in addition to in-store offers such as our 2 pairs of glasses for $149! Simply visit one of their locations in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta or British Columbia and present proof of CNPA membership to receive 60% off lens upgrades. Exclusive Offer Details: Promo Code: 202401 ** Offer Terms & Conditions: Discount only available for CNPA members on presentation of proof of membership card in store. Cannot be used for family and friend purchases. Offer can be used in conjunction with our two pairs from $149 offer. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other vouchers or offers including when you purchase a single pair of glasses from our $149 range and above, as a lens upgrade is already included in this bundle. Excludes safety eyewear. Discount is applied before taxes. No cash surrender value. Cannot be applied to past transactions. Other conditions and exclusions apply. Offer details are subject to change. Specsavers website link – To learn more about Specsavers and book an eye exam visit: https://www.specsavers.ca/stores?utm_source=cnpa-website&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=60-off * Costs of eye exams provided by independent optometrists are covered by provincial health care for eligible seniors.

Here's what CNPA membership does for you. Still not a member? Then you can join here Why Membership Matters Membership consists of retired CN employees, surviving spouses and honorary members as well as retirees and their spouses from groups formerly connected with CN (i.e. VIA Rail and Marine Atlantic). Active employees can be admitted as social members without voice or vote. "Bridged" employees are also eligible for membership to the CN Pensioners' Association. Although we advocate on behalf of all CN Pensioners and surviving spouses as volunteers, operating expenses are a reality. If you are not already a contributing member, by becoming one for only $1.00 a month, you can help defray such expenses. Your $1 per month will entitle you to several membership benefits and as information, approximately $0.83 of your $1 per month is returned to your local council of choice for their use. It is easy to become a member – just go to our sign up form below or email us at membership@cnpensioners.org . For more information, click on one of the topics below What the CNPA Does For You What does your annual $12 fee get for you as a member? Pension representation, health care plan, benefits, newsletters, discounts, local meetings and events and so much more Members Obituary Listing With the passage of time comes the recent passing of those we knew... Joining the CNPA If you're not yet a CNPA member, you should be! Welcome aboard! Fill out and submit the application form and you'll become one of the more than 30000 members Members Reference Page Need contact info? Where do I look on Facebook? What other CNPA web sites exist? Look here! CNPA Members Discounts CNPA members can save on a number of services or items such as insurance, travel packages, car rentals, hotel stays, office equipment and even vehicles. And there is CN Pass for travel on VIA Rail for some members Frequently Asked Questions In case you were wondering...

CNPA National Scholarship Program The CNPA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is sponsored by the National Council of CN Pensioners (CNPA). Its purpose is to financially assist the educational pursuit and career development of families of the CN Pensioners Association Contributing Members. Subject to annual CNPA approval, the Program provides 25 - $1500 one-year scholarships for each fall school year. The scholarships are distributed and available as follows: five $1,500 scholarships in each of the 5 Canadian regions (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie, and Mountain). Eligibility Applications are accepted from children, grandchildren, great grandchildren (includes legally adopted and stepchildren and step grandchildren) of CNPA Contributing Members. Applicants must have a minimum 80% grade average over the most recent 2 full academic school years in order to be considered. Applicants are assessed based on a combination of their marks and several other important weighted factors. These may include: community involvement, personal and academic achievements, extracurricular activities, career objectives and other relative information provided by the applicant. The resume and a detailed covering letter can provide a significant amount of this very valuable information used in the evaluation process. Included below are the complete terms and conditions, as well information on the required documentation. We encourage you to thoroughly read this entire document prior to proceeding. 2026 Key Dates Program Opens - April 15, 2026 Application Deadline - August 13, 2026 Winners Contacted - By the end of the first week of September 2026 The 2026 Scholarship Program will be open online to applicants effective April 15, 2026. Applications will once again be accepted by email only and must include all scanned or electronic supporting documentation as one complete PDF file. The application package must be received no later than August 13, 2026. Note: Please do not activate password protection or restrict access to your documents only to the mail box to which you are sending them, (scholarships@cnpensioners.org ). Your documents have to be shared within the selection committee processes however all submitted documents will be deleted following the selection processes for privacy protection. Please read all the instructions, terms and conditions and submission requirements carefully before emailing your submissions, as incomplete submissions will be rejected. Please ensure you use the current application form below as the form has changed from previous years. Scholarship Winners Scholarship Program Documents Application Terms & Conditions / Completion Instructions

Québec Provincial Council (B1) Council Executive President Arthur Murphy St. Hilaire Tel: (819) 820-2848 Vice-President Serge Labadie Tel: (514) 943-4618 Treasurer Rémi La Haye Tel: (514) 662-3283 Secretary François Garceau Tel: (418) 955-2469 Past President Yves Bourdon Tel: (450) 449-3444 Director Denise Arcand Tel: 450 686-9964 Director Marc Tessier Tel: (450) 656-7888 Québec Newsletters June 2024 November 2023 June 2023 January 2023 July 2022 February 2022 December 2021 October 2021 National Council Representatives Vice-President/National Director (Québec) Arthur Murphy St. Hilaire Tel: (819) 820-2848 National Director (Québec) Denis Cousineau Tel: National Director (Québec) Rémi La Haye Tel: (514) 662-3283 National Director - Alternate (Québec) Paul Goupil Tel: (418) 559-5737 Pension Committee Denis Cousineau Tel: Pension Committee - Alternate Denise Arcand Tel: 450 686-9964 Health Care Committee Paul Goupil Tel: (418) 559-5737 Health Care Committee - Alternate Charlotte Leblanc Tel: (514) 697-0459 Québec Provincial Council Constitution & By-Laws Other Council Positions National Newsletter - Québec Rémi La Haye Government Liaison - Québec Daniel Boiteau Auditor Denis Godin Auditor Denise Arcand Quebec Provincial Council AGM (via Zoom) - June 2023 Regional executives and delegates attending the 2023 AGM Row 1: Yves G Bourdon, Ronald Lang, Roger Bouchard, Marc Tessier, Luc Cullen Row 2: William Théberge, Robert Beaudoin, Rémi La Haye, Mario Michaud, Paul Goupil Row 3: Daniel Leroux, André Bériault, Jean Bédard, Charlotte Leblanc, Roger Marchand Row 4: Léopold Provencher and Claude Chartrand, Denise Arcand, Arthur Murphy St Hilaire, Denis Godin, Denis C Cousineau Row 5: François Garceau

Conseil du Bas-Saint-Laurent / Vallée-de-la-Matapédia / Gaspésie (B3) Council Executive Président Robert Pitre Tel: (418) 631-3999 Vice-président Andrée Tardif Tel: (418) 629-2494 Secrétaire-trésorier Ronald Lang Tel: (418) 629-2389 Directeur Ghislain Pineault Tel: (418) 756-5557 Directeur Gilbert Leblanc Tel: (418) 752-5069 Directeur Francis Moran Tel: (418) 752-3710 Directeur Mario Allard Tel: (418) 756-3780

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