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HP Employee Purchase Program - Canada HP has teamed up with CN to offer you the opportunity to purchase award-winning HP and Compaq consumer products at discounted prices. A wide selection of new products is available to Employee Purchase Program (EPP) members. As an EPP customer, you can take advantage of exclusive EPP-only deals and discounts (typically up to 12%) from hpshopping.ca’s retail price! The HP EPP is currently available to: Active full-time and part-time Canadian employees of CN and its subsidiaries; Retirees of CN and its acquired companies, living in Canada. HP offers you two ways to select and purchase your HP and Compaq consumer products: 1. Online at hpshopping.ca .​ Enter our Affiliate Passcode: cn08 in the designated field on the right-hand side. This will take you directly to the online discount catalogue. ​ 2. By phone. Call 1-877-231-4351 to order by phone (Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET). Identify yourself as an associate of Canadian National Railway and provide your Company's Affiliate Passcode: cn08 to receive your discount. ​ If you have any questions or feedback about hpshopping.ca services, please call 1-877-231-4351. Our contact center is open from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). For technical product support, please call 1-800-HP-INVENT for HP products and 1-800-OK-COMPAQ for Compaq products. ​ As always, we recommend you shop around for your best deals, but this provides a discounted rate for HP/Compaq products compared to their normal web prices or retail outlets.

Friends & Colleagues No Longer With Us* * Based on information received from CN Pensions & Benefits Administration for last 36 months Enter First and/or Last Name And/Or Filter by Council Name Select Council Last Name/Nom de famille First Name/Prénom Date of Death/Date de décès Council Code Council Name/Nom du conseil Gagne Joseph 12/31/2023 F1 National Council Lee Jean 12/31/2023 B7 Conseil Montréal / Laval Raiche Suzanne 12/31/2023 B14 Conseil de la Rive-sud-de-Montréal / Laurentides / Lanaudière Van Steene Jean Paul 12/31/2023 B14 Conseil de la Rive-sud-de-Montréal / Laurentides / Lanaudière Zakaib Roma 12/31/2023 B14 Conseil de la Rive-sud-de-Montréal / Laurentides / Lanaudière Coyne Terence 12/30/2023 C2 Barrie Council Hull Dushan 12/30/2023 E3 Edmonton: CN RailVets Jensen Maria 12/30/2023 C14 Toronto Council Vaillancourt Richard 12/30/2023 C2 Barrie Council Winfield Mary 12/30/2023 D3 Manitoba Division #1 Henderson Larry 12/29/2023 D2 Saskatchewan Council Hillier Shirley 12/29/2023 D3 Manitoba Division #1 Agnello Teresa 12/28/2023 C2 Barrie Council Lange Lawrence 12/28/2023 D3 Manitoba Division #1 Pryzlak Lawrence 12/28/2023 D3 Manitoba Division #1 Audet Rene 12/27/2023 B9 Conseil québécois Blight Iris E 12/27/2023 C13 Thunder Bay Council Gauthier Rollande 12/27/2023 B7 Conseil Montréal / Laval Mackay Ronald 12/27/2023 A1 Atlantic Regional Council McCulloch Susan 12/27/2023 D3 Manitoba Division #1 Page 1 of 288

CNPA National Newsletters 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 30 Winter Edition - September 30 National Newsletters Spring 2024 Winter 2023 Summer 2023 Spring 2023 Winter 2022 Summer 2022 Spring 2022 Winter 2021 Summer 2021 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.

Central & Northern BC (E10) Council Executive President Jeff Mohr ​ Vice President Dieter Laupitz ​ Treasurer Mike Petrescu ​ Secretary Dieter Laupitz ​ 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 ​

Conseil du Centre-de-la-Mauricie / Haut-Saint-Mauricie / Laviolette (B6) Council Executive Président Mario Michaud Tel: (819) 538-3852 Vice-président Denis Patry Tel: (819) 609-9277 Secrétaire Danielle Michaud Tel: (819) 538-3852 Trésorier Pierre A. Leprohon Tel: (819) 538-7184 Directeur Jacques Croteau Tel: (819) 538-4154 Directeur Jacques Allard Tel: (819) 841-0727 Directeur Carmen Lariviere Tel: (819) 538-3630 Directeur Claude Trudel Tel: (819) 538-3630 Directeur Pierrette Trudel Tel: (819) 538-3630

Holo Alert 24/7 Medical Alert Protection Experience peace of mind with Holo Alert, Canada's leading medical alert system. Our devices are easy to use, comfortable, and offer crucial features like automatic fall detection and GPS location capability. With 24/7 monitoring, help is always just a button press away. Holo Alert, your reliable companion for independent living, working Canada-wide for your safety. ​ Holo Alert, is a provider of Medical Alert and Fall Detection devices with the following features: Emergency alert button for events requiring medical assistance Automatic fall detection for emergencies where the button cannot be pressed Two way voice communication directly through the device during an emergency Cellular network coverage throughout Canada & US, no personal cellphone required GPS enabled to provide emergency response personnel with your precise location Water resistant allowing for usage in the shower or bath Multiple options available: pendant worn around the neck or watch for usage on wrist Watch includes heart rate monitoring and step counter Chargers for devices are included, no battery replacement required Watch requires charging daily, pendant approximately every 3 days How it Works: Upon pressing the emergency button or when a fall has occurred, family members and monitoring professionals are immediately notified of the emergency Utilizing the built in microphone and speaker, our monitoring professionals are able to verify the emergency by speaking with you directly through the device Upon confirming the emergency, our monitoring professionals will aid in dispatching the local emergency response team to your precise location Please note that the monthly subscription for medical alert monitoring does not cover any medical expenses incurred as a result of the emergency, including ambulance costs. The subscription fee is solely intended to provide access to the monitoring service, which ensures prompt response and assistance during emergencies. ​ For contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association **: $44.99/month for monitoring services (originally $59.99/month) for a pendant or watch Rate is guaranteed for 36 months from your signup date No contracts, cancel any time without penalty ​ For non-contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association $49.99/month for monitoring services using a GPS pendant $54.99/month for monitoring services using a GPS watch 3 year contract required ​ For all members of the CN Pensioners Association $0.00 device and activation costs (originally a $250 savings) 10 day money back guarantee One time $50 credit towards any approved Fall Prevention Accessory Must be a HOLO Alert customer for a minimum of 6 months to be eligible How to get started, or request further information: Call: 1-888-411-4656 Email: hello@holoalert.ca Website: www.holoalert.ca ** To qualify for the Contributing Member discounts you must provide Holo Alert with an image of your CNPA membership card (Name and PIN)

About the CN Pensioners Association Who We Are ​ The purpose of the CN Pensioners Association (CNPA) is to represent the needs of all retired CN employees. Our objective is to protect your interests, financial and otherwise, regarding your pension, your benefits and support and enhance your social interests and activities. The CNPA was established over 40 years ago but we continue to evolve over the years, changing with the times. As a group, we are active in the communities we live in. We proactively advocate governments on Seniors' issues. We are an equal partner, along with the unions and CN, on the CN Pension Committee, ensuring our pensions are funded and improved over time. When sufficient funds are available we propose to the CN Board of Directors, for its consideration, pension improvements for our pensioners and also recommend modifications to the Pension Plan rules to the CN Board of Directors for review and approval. We have an important role in monitoring and communicating matters relating to the funding of our pensions and other pension matters. With over 31,000 pensioners across the country, the CNPA wants to ensure you stay connected, have access to a wide variety of benefits, and have a place to connect with your former colleagues and to meet new friends. All this is managed by dedicated volunteers from every corner of the country. Despite popular belief, we are not just a group of old fogies who sit around playing pinochle. Our CNPA members are involved and active in the communities they live in, in volunteer efforts, recreation and leisure activities. We work with external partners to provide a variety of benefits, including insurance and travel discounts. ​ While CN Pension & Benefits Administration (1-800-361-0739) is the primary contact for your specific defined benefit pension plan issues, you or your spouse can also direct your or concerns about pension provisions, your benefits, changes, etc. to an executive member at any level. We will point you in the right direction for answers on issues affecting your retirement. We are just a call or email away. ​ About Our Organization ​ The CN Pensioners Associations Inc. is a volunteer run, tri-level association, each with their own constitution and by-laws. The Association is comprised of: ​ A National Council whose main role is to: Assist in forming associations of CN pensioners where a sufficient number are located and desire such association, To provide and be the liaison between these associations and the management of Canadian National Railway Company, Promote and protect the social economic and fraternal interests of all CN pensioners. ​​ Five Regional/Provincial Councils whose main role is to: Assist in forming associations of CN pensioners where a sufficient number are located and desire such association, Promote and protect the interests of all retired CN employees in their respective Regions/Provinces, including all pensioners and their spouses formerly connected with CN e.g. VIA Rail, Marine Atlantic and other Affiliates, to provide the proper liaison between CN pensioners and the Officers of CN in these respective Regions/Provinces. Act as an advisory body to assist Local Councils in problem solving. Over 35 local councils strategically located across the nation whose main role is to promote and protect the interests of all retired CN employees in their respective geographical locations, including all pensioners and their spouses formerly connected with CN e.g. VIA Rail, Marine Atlantic and other Affiliates.​ ​

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 Roger Marchand Tel: (418) 720-7843 Directeur Dominic Bouchard ​ Directeur Roger Dion ​ Représentant provincial Michel Harvey ​ Représentant provincial Martin Dupere ​ Substitut provincial Jacques Rousseau ​

CN Railroaders in the Community CN is proud of the hundreds of employees, their families, and retirees who give generously of their time to local causes through our CN Railroaders in the Community (RRITC) program . These volunteers are part of the social fabric of the many cities, towns and villages across our entire North American network, helping to make their communities better places to live and work. ​ CN supports their efforts by providing charitable donations to the organizations where CN railroaders volunteer. Each hour of volunteer work earns a $15 reward, up to a maximum of 220 hours or $3300 per retiree per year (including volunteer hours completed by their spouse/surviving spouse). There is no limit to the number of organizations a CN retiree and the spouses/surviving spouses of CN retirees can volunteer with. We are also happy to confirm that if you have already started volunteering in your community this year, any volunteer hours accumulated since January 1 for a recognized charity will qualify for a reward in the same calendar year ​ Thanks to CN's digital platform SPARK , you can easily track your volunteer hours and see when the donation to your charity was made. Rewards are transferred electronically to the eligible organizations on a monthly basis. Check out the exciting new features of the Railroaders in the Community program at SPARK Word of Thanks for 2023 Efforts Hello Railroaders, Thank you for your participation in the Railroaders in the Community program this year. You have shown your commitment and generosity by volunteering your time and skills to organizations which matter to you. Your dedication has made a positive impact that has helped make your community a better place to live, work and play. We would like to take this opportunity to share some of the amazing results that our employees and retirees have accomplished through the program in 2023. ​ We have collectively volunteered more than 90,000 hours to non-profit organizations across our network. That’s equivalent to 11,250 days of volunteer work! To recognize these efforts, CN has donated over $1,400,000 to the organizations our railroaders volunteered for in 2023. We have helped 727 different organizations with their missions and goals. These include amateur sports associations, schools, hospitals, environmental groups, animal shelters, and more. ​ Thanks to you, the Railroaders in the Community program was successful in 2023, and we can’t thank you enough for your contributions! ​ We are also excited to share some good news for 2024. The maximum number of volunteer hours you can claim every year will increase to 220 starting on Jan. 1, 2024. This means that your volunteer efforts can generate up to $3,300 in donations for your organization(s) moving forward.. We hope that this will inspire you to continue sharing your precious gift of time with the causes you hold dear in your community. We are proud of your achievements, and we welcome your feedback and suggestions on how the Railroaders in the Community program can be further improved SPARK User Guide CN Railroaders in the Community FAQ To login the first time: ​ Username: your CN PIN number. Password: the first three letters of your first name + the first three letters of your last name + the 4 digits of the year you were hired at CN + !! Example: The password for Jane Smith, hired in 1999, would be: jansmi1999!! ​ Once logged in for the first time, you must change your email address to a personal email and you will be asked to change your password. If you previously accessed the site while as a CN employee, you will need to change your email. Surviving spouses of retirees should contact railroadersinthecommunity@cn.ca for assistance with the login. ​ NOTE: For those retirees who have tried to log in for the first time and have followed the new log in procedure, but are still experiencing difficulties accessing the new platform, please email railroadersinthecommunity@cn.ca . Please be sure to include your full name as it appears on your CN Pension Statement as well as your CN PIN number. If it is just a password issue, they can assist you by creating a new password for you. However, if it turns out to be a technical issue, they will be unable to assist you until the issue has been resolved between CN and Benevity. Until then, CN advises those retirees to keep track of their volunteer hours so that they can be entered into the system once CN notifies your access to the system has been fixed. Incentive Bonus: If you are a contributing member of the CNPA (paying your $1 per month membership), CN will give an additional reward of $100 to one of the charities you volunteered for. This is another great reason to become a member of the CNPA (if you're not already one) and to enter your volunteer hours for the current year into the platform before Dec. 31. ​ How the Incentive Bonus Works : At the end of each calendar year, the CNPA will send a list to CN of all retirees who have paid their membership fee. CN will cross-reference this list with the retirees who applied for volunteer awards in RRITC in that calendar year. Through the Spark website, CN will send $100 to a single charity that each member volunteered for. If a member volunteered for more than one charity, CN will contact the retiree in early January to ask them which charity should receive the bonus $100. The bonus payments will be entered in January with the funds being transferred by mid-February. Please note that there is one (1) $100 bonus per PIN and applies equally to surviving spouses. As the RRITC program ends December 31st and restarts January 1st annually, all awards are reset. Therefore, any volunteer hours for the current year should be entered into Spark in that year in order for the bonus to be paid out in January/February. In order to qualify for the bonus $100 for your charity, the minimum volunteer time is just one hour. ​ Should you have any questions about this incentive bonus, please write to: railroadersinthecommunity@cn.ca .

Ontario Provincial Council Scholarship In addition to the 5 National awards of $1500.00 each for the Great Lakes Region, the Ontario Provincial Council (OPC) is offering an additional scholarship of $1500.00, available to eligible applicants. The OPC scholarship program will follow the same rules, procedures and dates as the National Program and will be awarded to the sixth winning Great Lakes Region scholarship applicant. ​ The 2024 award winning OPC applicant will be eligible to re-apply for the 2025 National Scholarship and a National winning scholarship applicant may apply for the 2025 OPC program. Unsuccessful qualified applicants may re-apply for either subsequent program. ​

CNPA Health Care Committee Chairperson Blake Olson healthcare@cnpensioners.org Atlantic Representative Earl Garland garland.earl@gmail.com Quebec Representative Paul Goupil pgoupil@sympatico.ca Ontario Representative Roger McDevitt rogermcdevitt@gmail.com Prairie Representative Joanne Gaborieau joannegabor@hotmail.ca Mountain Representative Blake Olson blanche556@msn.com National Council (Ex-officio) Bruce Anderson Btanderson54@hotmail.com Atlantic Alternate Royce Girvan roycegirvan@gmail.com Quebec Alternate Charlotte Leblanc cleblancmtl@gmail.com Ontario Alternate Ron Hewson hewson@eastlink.ca Prairie Alternate Dennis Burton db5123855@gmail.com Mountain Alternate Michael Petrescu mapetrescu0@gmail.com

Edmonton: CN RailVets (E3) Council Executive President Al Vodden ​ Vice President Cliff Gervais ​ Recording Secretary Mary Jean Strachan ​ Treasurer John Wiebe ​ Membership Chair Peter Treloar ​ Newsletter Editor Peter Treloar ​ Director at Large Bruce MacDonald ​ Director at Large Chris Randall ​ Director at Large Antoni (Tony) Andrzejewski ​ Director at Large Andy Novak ​ Director at Large Diana Novak ​ Auditor Joe English ​ Council Meetings ​ When: Second Wednesday of the month, September to June General Meetings - January, March, May, June, September & November - starting at 13h30. T hese meetings usually consist of short business updates followed by a guest speaker and at the conclusion, complimentary beverages and cookies/squares are provided. Luncheon Meetings - February, April, October & December - starting at 11h00 - with a hot buffet lunch (small charge collected at the door) Where: Chateau Nova Yellowhead Hotel, 13920 - Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB T5L3C2, www.novahotels.ca (http://www.novahotels.ca ) Newsletters Winter 2023 Winter 2023 Winter 2022 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2023 Spring 2022 Spring 2021