CNPA Quebec Luc Grenier Trade Bursary Purpose To assist financially in the educational pursuit and career development of the families of CNPA contributing members residing in the Province of Québec. Objective One $1,500 trade bursary to be awarded to students registered in a Québec recognized School to have a trade, commencing with the fall 2025 school year. Eligibility Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren (includes legally adopted and step children) of supporting members of the CN Pensioners’ Association who are in good standing for at least one year prior to date of bursary application and residing in the Province of Québec at the time of the application.* * Definition of supporting members as per Article IV Membership Item 4.02(e) of the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Council of CN Pensioners Association Inc. 2025 Key Dates Program Opens - April 15, 2025 Application Deadline - August 13, 2025 Winner Contacted - By the end of the first week of September 2025 The 2025 Luc Grenier Trade Bursary, sponsored by the Quebec Council of the CN Pensioners, will be open online to Applicants effective April 15, 2025. 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, 2025. 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. Winners of the annual program are announced in the annual Winter edition of the National Newsletter. Bursary Winners NOTE: This bursary is subject to approval on a yearly basis at the Annual General Meeting of the Executives of the Québec Region. Bursary Documents Application Terms & Conditions / Completion Instructions

Sydney Council #6 (A10) Council Executive President Donald McKenna Vice President Vacant Secretary/Treasurer Alexander (Sandy) Jackson Social Committee John Morrison

Conseil de Québec (B9) Council Executive Président Robert Beaudoin Tel: (418) 903-1452 Vice-président Gerald Dubois Tel: (418) 831-1504 Secrétaire Claude Desbiens Tel: (418) 805-0831 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

Rogers Preferred Program Rogers has partnered with the CNPA to offer all members - and their families - discounts on their mobility through the Rogers Preferred Program. Save up to 30$ per month on a Rogers Infinite plan today, and get our 5G Wireless Home Internet solution starting from 35$ per month. Visit www.planetemobile.biz and type in username " CNPA" and password " mobile" to start your order. You will be asked to provide a picture of your membership card in the final stages to take advantage of the program's exclusive pricing. Call 514-880-9948 or send an email to vcapsis@planetem.com for all inquiries. There are many variables that can determine which plans you can sign up for, depending on whether you are a new customer, an existing customer, requiring a new phone, using an existing phone and what coverage you want. That is why any inquiries should be made through vcapsis@planetem.com and Vangy can walk you through your available options. NOTE: While this is a Rogers based cell plan, it is not available through your local Rogers kiosk. It is a CNPA negotiated group rate by their group supplier Planet Mobile.

CN Pension Benefits Portal The CN Pensions & Benefits Portal is for your convenience as it gives you the ability to view / print your pension documents and tax statements, change your address or change your banking information online. You must register before logging in for the first time. Your CN PIN will be your Login ID. While this is a quick and easy way to access your documents, you can always contact CN Pensions & Benefits through their toll free number at 1-800-361-0739 with your question or change request To Register Access the portal at cnbenefits.hroffice.com and click in the 'Register' link, which is shown above the red arrow. You will be presented with the following: Enter your last name Enter your date of birth. Be sure to enter it in the YYYYMMDD format. For example, if your birthdate is January 1, 1955 you would enter 19550101. Next enter your postal code or zip code in the format shown. For example, if your postal code is A9A 9A9 you would enter A9A9A9. Before clicking continue, you must check off the box (to the right) that says “I’m not a robot”. Then click continue and follow the instructions on the next screen. Create a brand new and unique but difficult password. You will also be asked to create 3 security questions and answers. Please ensure you record these and keep them in a safe place for future verification should you forget your password. Once you have completed the registration process, in order to log in, you would use your CN PIN as your login id and the password that you just created. Don't forget to logout when you are finished!

Kamloops/Okanagan Council (E4) Council Executive President Ross Rykyta 1st Vice President Hubert Plante 2nd Vice President Bob Switzer Treasurer Alan Cosco Secretary Josie Jensen Past President Myron Wizniak Director Dennis Jensen Director Margaret Golanowski Director Angela Stewart Director Barry Lord Director Bev Chicoine Membership Connie Robson National Director Dennis Jensen Council Meetings When: First Tuesday of the month, September to June, 12h00 (charge for lunch) Where: Japanese Culture Centre, 160 Vernon Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 1L6

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

Conseil de Saguenay / Lac-Saint-Jean (B11) Council Executive Président Roger Bouchard Tel: (418) 547-6238 Vice-président Guylaine Lacroix Tel: (418) 547-6238 Secrétaire/Trésorier Yves Levesque Tel: (418) 548-5460 Directeur Dominic Bouchard Directeur Roger Dion Représentant provincial Michel Harvey Représentant provincial Martin Dupere Substitut provincial Jacques Rousseau

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

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

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

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. For additional guidance, please refer to the following flyers: the Pension Reference Guide and the Retiree Profile for Survivors and Estate. The Pension Reference Guide provides information on when to contact CN Pension and Benefits Administration. The Retiree Profile for Survivors and Estate outlines key information and emphasizes the importance of prompt communication with CN Pension and Benefits Administration in the event of a pensioner’s death. We encourage you to share this document with the person who will handle your affairs after your death. 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: Notify of a Death You will need Proof of Death and the deceased CN Pensioner’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Notify the CRA of a date of death or call 1-800-959-8281 Québec Pension Plan (QPP) – Steps to take in the event of death 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.)