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Covid-19 One-Time Tax-Free Payment For Seniors: A One time tax-free payment for Seniors who are eligible to receive the Old Age Pension in 2020 will be issued during the week of July 6, 2020. If you reside in Canada, you should receive the payment that week. Direct Deposit is the fastest way to receive the payment. If you reside outside Canada, the payment will be received in July, but expect delays for cheques given international postal disruptions. For more information, visit https://www.canada.ca/…/notice-covid-…/one-time-payment.html
National Newsletter Spring 2020 Edition: The Spring edition of the National Newsletter can now be viewed on the national website of the National Council of CN Pensioners. Click here to view / read it. This edition will not be mailed out. CN will be mailing an explanation out to all pensioners.
CN 100th 2020 Celebrations: All CN 100th Celebrations for 2020 have been cancelled.
CN In Your Community 2020 Brochure: Click here to view the brochure.
Congratulations to SidLee & CN100 Moving Celebrations: The CN100 Moving Celebrations has been nominated in three categories of the prestigious ADC “Art Director’s Club”. These are worldwide Oscars awarded for creativity. Congratulations to SidLee, the artistic designers of the Moving Celebrations!
Also, here is a link to the CN Video 2019: A Year in Review where you can see the CN100 Celebrations and the train moving the event containers across the country. Just click on the link and then click on the play button located in the middle of the CN logo. https://app.frame.io/presentations/ab529ca5-8673-431c-84a7-1b2c183e3f34
Sean Finn, CN Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services & Chief Legal Officer, along with Martin Gauthier, President of SidLee, and CN Pensioners National Council President Reg Hebert, and Past President Yves Bourdon, extend a big thank you to all those who helped to make the CN100 Celebrations a huge success!
Spring (April) Newsletter: The CNPA of Manitoba April 2020 Newsletter is available. Just click here to view it or visit our Newsletter page by clicking here.
Survey - Transportation Needs & Speaker Topics: We invite you to take a short survey which is completely anonymous and private. However, there is a spot where you can leave your name, email or phone number should you wish to be contacted. Your answers (not names) will be pooled with the other CNPA answers and general results will be shared in the Summer/Fall newsletter. Responses will be collected until June 30th, 2020. Click on this link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSLCC2X
Spring Meeting & Events CANCELLED: Due to the outbreak, seriousness and continued spiking of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the interest of everyone's health, the April General Meeting (April 1st), May General Meeting (May 6th) and June General Meeting (June 3rd) are CANCELLED. In addition, the Annual Picnic and Annual Golf Tournament are also CANCELLED. We hope to resume in September and will keep you posted in that regard through our website, facebook page (www.facebook.com/cnpensionersmanitoba), email and newsletter. In the meantime, wash your hands frequently, cough or sneeze into your arm, practice social distancing and stay home except for necessities. Be safe and be well!
Important Message About The Coronavirus: Reg Hebert, President of The National Council of CN Pensioners, has asked that we share as widely as possible, a message from an Ottawa Emergency Room Physician. To read the message, please click here or visit our page on the Coronavirus.
CN Introduces Revitalized Railroaders In The Community Program: Check out our Railroaders In The Community page for information on the new program. Please note that the full launch of the program is targeted for early September. Just click here. Lots of great new features. If you volunteer for a Charitable organization and have participated in the Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program and obtained a grant for the charity you volunteer for, let us know. Email Tim & Claudette McCrindle (Our Publicity Chair and Newsletter Editor) and provide them with your details.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): For resource information on the Coronavirus, please visit our Coronavirus page by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Book - If you have not yet ordered a copy of the CN 100th Commemorative Book, you can still do so for $25.00. Please visit the CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund website by clicking at https://www.communityfundcn.com/en/event-list. Scroll down to the CN 100 - Commemorative Book, click Donate and follow the instructions.
Health Care Plan 2020 - The 2020 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, Renewal Letter and your 2020 Health Care Reps / Alt Reps listing is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Coins - The Royal Canadian Mint along with CN unveiled 2 commemorative coins on May 13th, 2019. These coins are now available for purchase by visiting the Mint in person or online through their website at www.mint.ca. To view a photo, click here.
CN Pensioners' Web Portal - To register and log in, visit cnbenefits.hroffice.com. This new Portal gives you the ability to view / print your pension statements, change your address or change your banking information on line. Before logging in the first time, you must register. Just click on register link and follow the instructions. Be sure to keep your password in a safe place. After you have registered, your CN PIN number will be your log in ID. To log in, enter your pin number, and then the password that you created when you registered. Don’t forget to log out when you are finished. This Online Portal is for your convenience. However, if you prefer, you can still contact CN Pensions & Benefits through their toll free number at 1-800-361-0739 with your question or change request.
CN Fitness Centre at Symington - For CN Pensioners wishing to join the Employee Fitness Centre at Symington Yard, membership application forms can be picked up at Symington Yard "M" Building or by clicking here. Also, for a copy of the Policy Manual, please click here.
CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund: Your role is important in your community. To read the Top 5 Reasons to give through the Community Fund, click here. For more information and to contribute, call 1-877-552-7555 or visit www.communityfundcn.com.
Travel Passes - Did You Know?
Eligibility for travel passes: The following information is from Darlene Cherry of Morneau Shepell.
The benefits rules are a bit different than the pension rules which sometimes causes confusion. A post retirement spouse is not entitled to pension survivor benefits under the plan. However, If the retiree is eligible to a Travel Card and then marries or remarries after retirement, the post-retirement spouse is eligible for the Travel Card (train pass).
You can simply call the CN Pensions Call Centre at 1-800-361-0739, and request one. The Customer Service Agent will take the required information and let you know if anything further will be required to process the application.
The Pensioner's Book Store. Did you know that some of our local pensioners have authored books? To obtain a copy of one of these books and for an interesting read check out the following:
“Through the Window of a Train” and "Memories of the Moonlight Special and Grand Beach Train Era" by Barbara Lange; and “In The Arms of the Angels – Our Journey Through the Darkness of Dementia” by Janet Lewis Anderson, and "Gathering Memories" by Margaret Hollingsworth.
To purchase one of these books, please contact the Webmaster at janet@cnpensioners.ca. She will put you in touch with the respective author.
National Newsletter Spring 2020 Edition: The Spring edition of the National Newsletter can now be viewed on the national website of the National Council of CN Pensioners. Click here to view / read it. This edition will not be mailed out. CN will be mailing an explanation out to all pensioners.
CN 100th 2020 Celebrations: All CN 100th Celebrations for 2020 have been cancelled.
CN In Your Community 2020 Brochure: Click here to view the brochure.
Congratulations to SidLee & CN100 Moving Celebrations: The CN100 Moving Celebrations has been nominated in three categories of the prestigious ADC “Art Director’s Club”. These are worldwide Oscars awarded for creativity. Congratulations to SidLee, the artistic designers of the Moving Celebrations!
Also, here is a link to the CN Video 2019: A Year in Review where you can see the CN100 Celebrations and the train moving the event containers across the country. Just click on the link and then click on the play button located in the middle of the CN logo. https://app.frame.io/presentations/ab529ca5-8673-431c-84a7-1b2c183e3f34
Sean Finn, CN Executive Vice-President, Corporate Services & Chief Legal Officer, along with Martin Gauthier, President of SidLee, and CN Pensioners National Council President Reg Hebert, and Past President Yves Bourdon, extend a big thank you to all those who helped to make the CN100 Celebrations a huge success!
Spring (April) Newsletter: The CNPA of Manitoba April 2020 Newsletter is available. Just click here to view it or visit our Newsletter page by clicking here.
Survey - Transportation Needs & Speaker Topics: We invite you to take a short survey which is completely anonymous and private. However, there is a spot where you can leave your name, email or phone number should you wish to be contacted. Your answers (not names) will be pooled with the other CNPA answers and general results will be shared in the Summer/Fall newsletter. Responses will be collected until June 30th, 2020. Click on this link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSLCC2X
Spring Meeting & Events CANCELLED: Due to the outbreak, seriousness and continued spiking of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the interest of everyone's health, the April General Meeting (April 1st), May General Meeting (May 6th) and June General Meeting (June 3rd) are CANCELLED. In addition, the Annual Picnic and Annual Golf Tournament are also CANCELLED. We hope to resume in September and will keep you posted in that regard through our website, facebook page (www.facebook.com/cnpensionersmanitoba), email and newsletter. In the meantime, wash your hands frequently, cough or sneeze into your arm, practice social distancing and stay home except for necessities. Be safe and be well!
Important Message About The Coronavirus: Reg Hebert, President of The National Council of CN Pensioners, has asked that we share as widely as possible, a message from an Ottawa Emergency Room Physician. To read the message, please click here or visit our page on the Coronavirus.
CN Introduces Revitalized Railroaders In The Community Program: Check out our Railroaders In The Community page for information on the new program. Please note that the full launch of the program is targeted for early September. Just click here. Lots of great new features. If you volunteer for a Charitable organization and have participated in the Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program and obtained a grant for the charity you volunteer for, let us know. Email Tim & Claudette McCrindle (Our Publicity Chair and Newsletter Editor) and provide them with your details.
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): For resource information on the Coronavirus, please visit our Coronavirus page by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Book - If you have not yet ordered a copy of the CN 100th Commemorative Book, you can still do so for $25.00. Please visit the CN Employees and Pensioners Community Fund website by clicking at https://www.communityfundcn.com/en/event-list. Scroll down to the CN 100 - Commemorative Book, click Donate and follow the instructions.
Health Care Plan 2020 - The 2020 Health Care Brochure, Provincial Rates, Renewal Letter and your 2020 Health Care Reps / Alt Reps listing is now available by visiting our Health Care Page on our website or by clicking here.
CN 100th Commemorative Coins - The Royal Canadian Mint along with CN unveiled 2 commemorative coins on May 13th, 2019. These coins are now available for purchase by visiting the Mint in person or online through their website at www.mint.ca. To view a photo, click here.
CN Pensioners' Web Portal - To register and log in, visit cnbenefits.hroffice.com. This new Portal gives you the ability to view / print your pension statements, change your address or change your banking information on line. Before logging in the first time, you must register. Just click on register link and follow the instructions. Be sure to keep your password in a safe place. After you have registered, your CN PIN number will be your log in ID. To log in, enter your pin number, and then the password that you created when you registered. Don’t forget to log out when you are finished. This Online Portal is for your convenience. However, if you prefer, you can still contact CN Pensions & Benefits through their toll free number at 1-800-361-0739 with your question or change request.
CN Fitness Centre at Symington - For CN Pensioners wishing to join the Employee Fitness Centre at Symington Yard, membership application forms can be picked up at Symington Yard "M" Building or by clicking here. Also, for a copy of the Policy Manual, please click here.
CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund: Your role is important in your community. To read the Top 5 Reasons to give through the Community Fund, click here. For more information and to contribute, call 1-877-552-7555 or visit www.communityfundcn.com.
Travel Passes - Did You Know?
Eligibility for travel passes: The following information is from Darlene Cherry of Morneau Shepell.
The benefits rules are a bit different than the pension rules which sometimes causes confusion. A post retirement spouse is not entitled to pension survivor benefits under the plan. However, If the retiree is eligible to a Travel Card and then marries or remarries after retirement, the post-retirement spouse is eligible for the Travel Card (train pass).
You can simply call the CN Pensions Call Centre at 1-800-361-0739, and request one. The Customer Service Agent will take the required information and let you know if anything further will be required to process the application.
The Pensioner's Book Store. Did you know that some of our local pensioners have authored books? To obtain a copy of one of these books and for an interesting read check out the following:
“Through the Window of a Train” and "Memories of the Moonlight Special and Grand Beach Train Era" by Barbara Lange; and “In The Arms of the Angels – Our Journey Through the Darkness of Dementia” by Janet Lewis Anderson, and "Gathering Memories" by Margaret Hollingsworth.
To purchase one of these books, please contact the Webmaster at janet@cnpensioners.ca. She will put you in touch with the respective author.