The Area 03 Cross Component Committee would like to invite BCGEU Sunshine Coast members participating in the Public Service Pension Plan to join a free in-person Pension Seminar. This seminar will be instructed by BCGEU staff and will be useful our members. You do not need to be within 5 years of retirement to attend this seminar.

WHERE: Gibsons Garden Hotel, 963 Gibsons Way, Gibsons BC

 WHEN: Sunday, March 10, 2024 – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Once you have registered, you will receive additional details. About four days prior to the seminar, you will receive a copy of the presentation for review and be able to submit questions up to two days prior to the seminar.

Pension Information Session: Understanding the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

A BCGEU staff pension specialist will cover the following pension topics:

· Basics of the pension plan

· Details of the Public Service Pension Plan

· Non-Pension related items

· Increasing service in the pension plan

· Options for pension payments

· Government retirement support

· Transition into retirement

· Resources for pension planning

The BCGEU Code of Conduct is in effect at all Cross Component Events. Any participant engaging in unacceptable behaviour may be asked to leave and not invited to future events.

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

In solidarity - On behalf of the Area 03 Cross Component Committee