Welcome To The CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba
Celebrating 20 Plus Years

The CN Pensioners Help Line is 1-800-361-0739.
​If calling from outside Canada or the U.S., call 1-514-673-7730.

CN Police Number 1-800-465-9239 - if you notice any unsafe situation near the railroad, please call the CN Police.

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Who We Are
The CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba has close to 4000 members comprised of Canadian National Railways pensioners or their surviving spouses. Our members came from many different departments of the railway...offices, shops, yards, running trades...but all have a common bond of friendship and camaraderie. By joining together, we have the power, knowledge and ability to promote benefits for our members and to ensure their pensions keep pace with the changing economy.

Mission Statement
"...the purpose of forming a group to promote, maintain, and foster social and fraternal relations; to keep alive the traditions of the Canadian National Railways, and to preserve the loyalty and brotherhood of its employees." (Canadian National Railways Veterans Association – October 1931).

In keeping with these ideals of the Canadian National Railways Veterans Association...

The CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba shall actively promote and protect the interests and concerns – social, legal, fraternal and economic – of all CN Pensioners and surviving spouses by acting as a liaison with the National Council of CN Pensioners Association to dialogue, propose and recommend with Canadian National Railways. They shall keep members informed of important activities and services, which may affect them financially or socially, as well as ensuring a better quality of life.

 The Executive of the CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba is comprised of CN Pensioners who volunteer their time to serve this association.  Those who serve the association have found this to be a most rewarding experience as they continue to bond with former work colleagues and friends.

The Executive is always looking for new members to consider joining the committee, bringing fresh ideas and ways to serve our membership.  If you are interested, please contact anyone of the Executive to discuss how you might help out.

CNPA Scholarship & Bursary Programs
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NC Scholarships:  The National Council of CN Pensioners Association sponsors several scholarship awards each year to the children and grandchildren of members in good standing.  Please visit http://www.cnpensioners.org under the Scholarship tab for more information.

Harvey Hosfield Bursary:  The CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba sponsors the Harvey Hosfield Bursary Program for the children and grandchildren of members in good standing.  As of 2016, this program now includes the children and grandchildren of Associate members as well.

CNPA Trade Bursary:  The CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba was pleased to introduce the CNPA Trade Bursary in 2017.  The intent of this Bursary is to assist financially in the educational pursuit and career development of families of the supporting members of the CN Pensioners Association of Manitoba.

To learn more about these programs we encourage you to have your children or grandchildren visit our website.  Please note that  we will only be accepting applications via email for all three (3) programs.  Please refer to the Applications and Terms and Conditions for each program for instructions on how to submit your applications.  Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries page for more information as well as the Applications and Terms and Conditions for each program.

​New Pensioners Web Portal. You can change your address, banking information, access your tax slips and more.  Click on the button or click here to access, register and sign in.
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When & Where We Meet
We meet the First Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 1:30 pm in the Norwood Legion, 134 Marion Street (unless otherwise announced).  The December meeting is replaced by our annual Christmas Luncheon.  See the map at the bottom of the page for more info on the location.

Our Meetings
The agenda consists of a short business meeting plus a 20-minute presentation by a guest speaker on a topic of interest. A 50-50 Draw as well as a Birthday of the Month Draw are held at every meeting. Spouses are welcome to attend.

Annual Events include the Christmas Luncheon in December where we celebrate the Holiday Season and our Honorary Members. We also host a "Picnic in the Park" in June of each year which includes, lunch, lawn games and prizes.  The Annual Mixed Golf Tournament is also held in June.

Founded in 1946, the 5 Pin Bowling League meets at 10:00 am on Thursdays at the Mosienko Bowling Alley, Redwood & Main.   The Spring Bowling Wind-up includes a banquet and prizes.

In the past few years, other special events have included a trip on the Prairie Dog Central, a bus trip to Kenora, and excursions to casinos.

Benefits of membership:
  - acting as a liaison with the National Council to communicate with the Canadian National Railways
 - keeping members informed of pension, medical and benefit changes.
monthly meetings with speakers and topics of interest to seniors.
 - quarterly newsletter.
 - Harvey Hosfield Bursary Program sponsored by the Manitoba Association for children and grandchildren of CN Pensioners who are members in good standing.  Visit our Scholarships and Bursaries page for the Application and here for the Terms, Conditions and Completion Instructions.
​- Trade Bursary Program sponsored by the Manitoba Association for children and grandchildren of CN Pensioners who members in good standing.  Visit our Scholarships and  Bursaries page for the Application and here for the Terms, Conditions and Completion Instructions.
 - Scholarship Program sponsored by the National Council of CN Pensioners' Association for children and grandchildren of members in good standing. Please visit http://www.cnpensioners.org under their Scholarship tab for more information including the Application and Terms and Conditions as well as the Checklist information.
 - Social events (Annual Picnic in The Park, Christmas Luncheon, Golf Tournaments, Bowling). The Association does provide some financial assistance to the 5 Pin Bowling League and the Annual Mixed Golf Tournament.