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- Pension Committee | cnpensioners.org
CNPA Pension Committee National Co-chair / Prairie Representative Bruce Anderson Atlantic Representative Wayne Greenland Quebec Representative Denis Cousineau Ontario Representative Ron Hewson Mountain Representative Blake Olson Union Appointed Representative Guy Scarrow Atlantic Alternate John Bailey Quebec Alternate Denise Arcand Ontario Alternate Lou Lisi Prairie Alternate Joanne Gaborieau Mountain Alternate Mike Englehart Union Appointed - Alternate Ron Shore Annual Directors Meeting Pension Report 2025 Pension Committee Update Reports June 2026
- Newsletters | cnpensioners.org
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? The new CNPA E-Newsletter is here! The CNPA is excited to announce that we now provide all our pensioners with an option to receive an electronic newsletter version instead of your current printed copy. The full colour E-Newsletter editions will 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 from then on. 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 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 Summer 2026 Spring 2026 Winter 2025 Summer 2025 Spring 2025 Winter 2024 Summer 2024 Spring 2024 Winter 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. SummerC 2026 SpringC 2026 Summer 2026 Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Spring 2026 Winter 2025 Summer 2025 Spring 2025 Winter 2024 Summer 2024 Spring 2024 Winter 2023
- Scholarships Winners | cnpensioners.org
2026 CNPA Scholarships Winners The CN Pensioners’ Association Scholarship Committee has now completed the 14th year of our scholarship program. The awards in the amount of $1,500 each to children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of “contributing” members of the CNPA have been mailed to the successful applicants. The success of this project will be discussed thoroughly at our Annual Directors' Meeting in November 2026 with the possibility of offering it once again for the 2027-2028 scholastic year. In addition to the 25 CNPA National Council awards, there were several $1,500 bursaries and scholarships awarded by regional/provincial or local councils to eligible candidates: Moncton Council funded 2 additional scholarships for grandchildren and great-grandchildren of sponsors who are contributing members of Moncton Council The former Atlantic Region Council funded 3 Maritime Scholarships. Quebec region funded 2 trades bursaries in honor of Luc Grenier Ontario Provincial Council also awarded a additional scholarship to an applicant sponsored from Ontario Manitoba Provincial Council awarded five Harvey Hosfield bursaries and a trade bursary These regional/local awards are apart from the National awards and are administered and funded by the region or local council. The Scholarship Committee and all the local selection committees (27 volunteers, most with several years participation) would like to take this opportunity to thank CN Pensioners/survivors and their families for their interest and participation in this program. We thank all those applicants who took the time and effort to prepare their professional submissions. In particular, the students all deserve hearty congratulations for all the volunteer work they perform in their communities. This year we received 175 applications. Sadly 36 were rejected for various reasons under the submission rules. Disqualifications were primarily due to no résumé submitted, missing or incomplete marks, the applicant’s parent or grandparent not being a CNPA contributing member, unacceptable or no proof of registration, and new this year, secure documents from the student of educational institution that could not be opened. Scholarship Winners (Region, Scholarship, Winner, Sponsor, Sponsor Council) Atlantic National Celeste Christine Pelletier Jean-Eudes Pelletier A7 Moncton Grandfather Atlantic National Kristina Richard Henry Montifrisco A7 Moncton Grandfather Atlantic National Lauren Allegra Jones Maureen Andrews Grandmother Atlantic National Alex Bourque Donald LeBlanc A7 Moncton Grandfather Atlantic National Kristen Elizabeth Wood Marcia Wood A7 Moncton Grandmother Atlantic Moncton Council Nadia Helene Caissie Ruth Henwood A7 Moncton Grandmother Atlantic Moncton Council Thomas Braydon Wood Marcia Wood A7 Moncton Grandmother Atlantic Maritime Adam Roberts Rhonda Roberts Former A-1 Grandmother Atlantic Maritime Chloe Bonenfant Guildo Bonenfant Former A-1 Grandfather Atlantic Maritime Annie Morrison Carl Adams Former A-1 Grandfather Quebec National Elodie Bélanger Omer Richard B2 Abitibi Grand-père Quebec National Sarah Werenchuk Richard Werenchuk B4 Coteau/Vaud/Dorion Grand-père Quebec National Teya Hrycay Konanec Alexandre Hrycay B14 Rive Sud Mtl. Grand-père Quebec National Coralie Forget Richard Forget B14 Rive Sud Mtl. Grand-père Quebec National Olivier Robert Lupton Jean-Rock Robert B7 Montreal-Laval Grand-père Quebec Luc Grenier Trade Bursary Léa Dupont Paul-Arthur Mongrain B7 Montreall -Laval Grand-père Quebec Luc Grenier Trade Bursary - Montreal/Laval Zachary Michaud Yves La Haye B7 Montreal Laval Grand-père Ontario National Dominic Beyak Annette Beyak C13 Thunder Bay Grandmother Ontario National Carson Vogel Thomas Fuchs C7 London Grandfather Ontario National Ashna Nijhawan Sant Lal Nijhawan C14 Toronto Grandfather Ontario National Ellie Stevens Pauline Schweitzer C4 Hamilton Grandmother Ontario National Jennifer Aikenhead Lydia Dunkley C8 Niagara Falls Grandmother Ontario Ontario Provincial Council (OPC) Award Alanna Pullen Harold Pullen C13 Thunder Bay Father Prairie National Marijka Popadynetz Barbara Hopman D3 Winnipeg Grandmother Prairie National Addysyn Gobeil Scott Naherny + Mitch Gobeil D3 Winnipeg Grandfathers Prairie National Zoe Davis-Weitzel Richard Weitzel D3 Winnipeg Grandfather Prairie National Layne Minshull Carl Moslenko D2 Saskatoon Grandfather Prairie National Evan Seitz Gerald Malazdrewich D2 Saskatoon Grandfather Prairie Harvey Hosfield Bursary (Manitoba) Marijka Popadynetz Barbara Hopman D3 Winnipeg Grandmother Prairie Harvey Hosfield Bursary (Manitoba) Addysyn Gobeil Scott Naherny + Mitch Gobeil D3 Winnipeg Grandfathers Prairie Harvey Hosfield Bursary (Manitoba) Leena Tetrault Allan Tetrault D3 Winnipeg Grandfather Prairie Harvey Hosfield Bursary (Manitoba) Zoe Davis-Weitzel Richard Weitzel D3 Winnipeg Grandfather Prairie Harvey Hosfield Bursary (Manitoba) Lincoln Craig Newberry Dennis Craig D3 Winnipeg Grandfather Prairie Trade No applicants Mountain National Emmett Lent Randy Winkler E2 Calgary Grandfather Mountain National Ezekiel Lessard Alain J Morin E2 Calgary Grandfather Mountain National Keon Davidson-Trowbridge Terry Davidson E4 Kamloops Okanagan Grandfather Mountain National Soren Andreassen Robert Frederick Herbert Backus E9 Fraser Valley Grandfather Mountain National Isabel Rieck Bruce Rieck E3 Edmonton Grandfather 2026 Regional Scholarship Selection Committees Atlantic Wanda Garland, Trudy Girvan, Harvey Leblanc, Diane Stewart, John Stewart, Elaine Ward Quebec Yves Bourdon, Denis Cousineau, Serge Labadie, Rémi Lahaye, Ginette Langlois Ontario Joan Elliot, Ron Hewson, Les MacDonald, Dave Simpson, John Wallington Prairie Dennis Brown, Jim Feeny, Jane Halyk, Patrick Mcmullin, Carl Moslenko Mountain Bethany Coull, Tony Dulhaime, Mike Englehart, Cliff Gervais, John Wiebe, Gordon Wheatley
- National | cnpensioners.org
The CN Pensioners Association National Council helps not only its membership but the regional and local councils. The National Council provides leadership in the areas of health care, pensions and scholarship as well as publishing a national newsletter. National Council The National Council consists of 17 Directors, 16 of which are elected - three (3) each elected by the five (5) regional/provincial councils plus one (1) elected from the Newfoundland provincial council. The final director is the CNPA Past President. The Executive Officers of the National Council are the President, a First Vice-President, four (4) Vice-Presidents (one from each regional/provincial council excluding the regional/provincial council which the First Vice President represents), a Treasurer, an Executive Secretary, a Membership Chair(s) and the Past President. Other roles of the National Council include, but are not limited to, the Health Care Chair, Communications Officer, Associate Co mmunications Officer, the Scholarship Chair and the Federal Government Liaison Officer. Details on positions and duties can be found in the CNPA Constitution and Bylaws. President/National Director (Prairie) - president@cnpensioners.org Bruce Anderson First Vice-President/National Director (Mountain) Blake Olson Executive Secretary - secretary@cnpensioners.org Ron Hewson Treasurer - treasurer@cnpensioners.org Ron Charles Vice-President/National Director (Atlantic) Earl Garland Vice-President/National Director (Quebec) Arthur Murphy St-Hilaire Vice-President/National Director (Ontario) Ron Hewson Vice-President/National Director (Prairie ) Joanne Gaborieau Past President/National Director Reg Hebert Membership Co-Chairs membership@cnpensioners.org Nancy Zajacz Peter Moloney National Director (Newfoundland & Labrador) Wayne Greenland National Director (Atlantic) John Bailey National Director (Atlantic) Bruce Peacock National Director (Quebec) Remi La Haye National Director (Quebec) Paul Goupil National Director (Ontario) Les MacDonald National Director (Ontario) Robert Haggart National Director (Prairie) Fred Bateman National Director (Mountain) Dennis Jensen National Director (Mountain) Al Vodden National Director - Alternate (Nfld. & Labrador) Graham Hill National Director - Alternate (Atlantic) Vacant National Director - Alternate (Quebec) Marc Tessier National Director - Alternate (Ontario) Ron Charles National Director - Alternate (Prairie) Patrick McMullin National Director - Alternate (Mountain) Gordon Wheatley Federal Government Liaison Officer fed.gov.liaison@cnpensioners.org Michael Matthews Communications Officer newsletters@cnpensioners.org Steve Mihell Associate Newsletter Editor Chantale Lauzon Health Care Chairperson healthcare@cnpensioners.org Blake Olson Scholarship Chairperson Reg Hebert Webmaster/IT Manager webmaster@cnpensioners.org George Rowan CNPA Constitution National By-Laws 2024 2023 2022 Annual Directors Meeting Summaries Pension Committee Health Care Committee Government Liaison Committee 2024 National Executive Left to right: Blake Olson, 1st Vice-President/VP Mountain; Reg Hebert , Past President; Bruce Anderson , National President; Joanne Gaborieau , VP Prairie; Ron Hewson , National Executive Secretary/VP Ontario; Ron Charles , National Treasurer; Nancy Zajacz , Membership Co-Chair; Peter Moloney , Membership Co-Chair; Earl Garland , VP Atlantic Region; George Rowan , Webmaster; John Bailey , Director Atlantic
- Death of Pensioner | cnpensioners.org
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.)
- Mountain Regional Council (E1) | cnpensioners.org
Mountain Region Regional Council (E1) More details on the Mountain Region Regional Council can be found by visiting their website Council Executive Chairperson Dennis Jensen Vice Chairperson Gordon Wheatley Secretary Blake Olson Treasurer Al Vodden Regional Council Representatives Calgary - CN RailVets (E2) Judy Woods Edmonton - CN RailVets (E3) Cliff Gervais Kamloops/Okanagan (E4) Ross Rykyta Nanaimo (E6) Mike Englehart Victoria (E7) Gordon Wheatley Vancouver (E8) Judy Pearson Fraser Valley (E9) Steve Mihell Central & Northern BC (E10) Jeff Mohr National Council Representatives Vice-President/National Director (Mountain) Blake Olson National Director (Mountain) Dennis Jensen National Director (Mountain) Al Vodden National Director - Alternate (Mountain) Gordon Wheatley Pension Committee Blake Olson Pension Committee - Alternate Mike Englehart Health Care Committee Blake Olson Health Care Committee - Alternate MIchael Petrescu Communications Officer Steve Mihell Other Council Positions National Newsletter - Mountain Rae Sexton Government Liaison - Mountain Steve Mihell
- Ontario Provincial (C1) | cnpensioners.org
Ontario Provincial Council (OPC) (C1) Council Executive President Robert Haggart 1st Vice-President Ron Hewson 2nd Vice-President Serge Poulin 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
- Atlantic Region (A1) | cnpensioners.org
Atlantic Region Council (A1) The Atlantic Region is comprised of 4 local councils in the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Atlantic Region Council is the "umbrella" group that assists the various local councils. It consists of a President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and one Director from each of the local councils in the Maritime Provinces. All Executive position are elected on an annual basis. There are 3 Directors elected to the National Council to represent this geographical area. The Atlantic Region also has (1) Pension Committee Representative and (1) Health Care Representative. These representatives meet regularly in Montreal to ensure that all information regarding pensions and benefits are as good as we can expect. Note that there are local contact people in 3 areas were councils used to exist - Halifax, Truro and Prince Edward Island As well, there are 2 local councils in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador - A8: South West (Port aux Basque) and A9: St. John's Branch - who operate independently with 1 Director elected to the National Council for the province. Council Executive President Paul Eustace Vice-President John Stewart Secretary - Treasurer Bruce Peacock Past President John Bailey Regional Council Representatives Edmunston Council #3 (Mens) (A4) Jean-Marc Morneault Moncton Council #1 (A7) Walter Agnew Sydney Council #6 (A10) Donald McKenna Saint John Council #2 (A11) Jimmy Flynn Contact Person - PEI John Stewart Contact Person - Halifax Whitney Trenholm Contact Person - Truro Paul Eustace National Council Representatives Vice-President/National Director (Atlantic) Earl Garland National Director (Atlantic) Herve Leblanc National Director (Atlantic) John Bailey National Director - Alternate (Atlantic) Helen Bernard Pension Committee Wayne Greenland Pension Committee - Alternate Jo hn Bailey Health Care Committee Earl Garland Health Care Committee - Alternate Royce Girvan Other Council Positions National Newsletter - Atlantic Bruce Peacock Government Liaison - Atlantic John Bailey
- Comite provincial du Quebec (B1) | cnpensioners.org
Québec Provincial Council (B1) Council Executive President Serge Labadie Tel: (514) 943-4618 Vice-President Michel Marin Tel: (450) 267-9970 Treasurer Rémi La Haye Tel: (514) 662-3283 Secretary François Garceau Tel: (418) 955-2469 Past President Arthur Murphy St. Hilaire Tel: (819) 820-2848 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) Paul Goupil Tel: (418) 559-5737 National Director (Québec) Rémi La Haye Tel: (514) 662-3283 National Director - Alternate (Québec) Marc Tessier Tel: (450) 656-7888 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
- Manitoba Division #1 (D3) | cnpensioners.org
Manitoba Division #1 (D3) Visit the CN Pensioners of Manitoba website for more information and the latest updates CN Pensioners of Manitoba Facebook Page Council Executive President Patrick McMullin Vice-President Dennis Brown Secretary Gloria Gorin Treasurer Bruce Anderson Past President Vacant National Council Representatives President/National Director (Prairie) Bruce Anderson National Director (Prairie) Patrick McMullin National Director - Alternate (Prairie) Joanne Gaborieau Pension Committee Bruce Anderson Pension Committee - Alternate (Prairie) Joanne Gaborieau Health Care Committee Joanne Gaborieau Other Council Positions National Newsletter - Prairie Mark Barda Provincial Government Liaison - Manitoba Jim Feeny Membership Chair Joanne Gaborieau Publicity Mark Barda Special Events Ernie Yakiwchuk Webmaster Janet Lewis Anderson Outreach Vivian Horvath Hospitality Dennis Brown Member-At-Large Ed Falardeau, Carson Hull
- Membership Benefits | cnpensioners.org
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.
- CN Community - Terry Fox Run | cnpensioners.org
Terry Fox Run - September 20, 2026 On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox dipped his prosthetic leg into the Atlantic Ocean and began one of the most inspiring journeys in Canadian history, the Marathon of Hope. With a vision of ending the suffering caused by cancer, he set off from St. John’s, Newfoundland, determined to run a marathon (42 km) every day across Canada. For 143 consecutive days, he pushed forward through pain, fatigue, and every obstacle imaginable before cancer forced him to stop in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on September 1, 1980. 46 years later, Terry’s vision lives on The Terry Fox Foundation honours his legacy by organizing Terry Fox Runs in over 10,000 communities across Canada to support life-changing cancer research. As CN railroaders, our connection to the Terry Fox story runs deep. Terry’s father dedicated 36 years to CN, beginning his career as a railroader, making this cause one that truly hits close to home. Year after year, Team CN shows up with pride and purpose. In 2025, more than 327 CN railroaders, pensioners and their families participated in the Terry Fox Run in Montreal, Toronto, Barrie, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Kamloops and Prince George. This year let’s honour that legacy by showing up in even greater numbers. Join Team CN for the 2026 Terry Fox Run on Sunday September 20 Équipe CN Team- Montreal - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/equipecnteammontreal Team CN –Toronto - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-toronto Team CN –Barrie - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-barrie Team CN –Winnipeg - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-winnipeg Team CN –Calgary - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-calgary Team CN –Edmonton - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-edmonton Team CN –Vancouver - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-vancouver Team CN –Kamloops - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-kamloops Team CN –Prince George - https://run.terryfox.ca/team/teamcn-princegeorge