For the next five Tuesdays, from November 1 to November 29, 2022, there will be online pension seminars provided by the BCTF to help members learn about their pension plan, their pension options, and factors to consider when planning for retirement. A different topic will be discussed in-depth each week. All seminars will take place 4:30–6:00 p.m. PST.  

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87344950598?pwd=YWVqNkVvN25mRDBJTTA4aUJSZ1h3QT09 

The schedule is as follows: 

  • November 1: Pension Options 
  • November 8: Relationship Breakdowns and Your Pension 
  • November 15: Purchasing Leaves of Absence 
  • November 22: Extended Health and Dental Benefits 
  • November 29: SIP and WCB Claims and Your Pension

Members who cannot attend the live online sessions may watch the recorded pension seminars on the BCTF YouTube channel in the Playlists section at their convenience: https://www.youtube.com/user/BCTFvids/playlists 

Please call Sarbrinder Singh Lalli, BCTF Assistant Director, Pensions and Group Benefits at 604-871-1949 if you have any questions related to the Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada Pension Plan, and/or Old Age Security Benefits. 

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