A number of NCR Branches have come together to offer a series of evening webinars for affected PIPSC members and their spouses in the federal public service. The webinars will be offered starting March 24, with multiple dates being offered to facilitate member participation.
Session 1: Federal Pension Plan – Plan Member Education Session (3 hours)
Objective: This session provides information that is critical for PIPSC members and their spouses in making informed decisions about their pension and benefits.
Topics Covered:
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Pension Plan Contributions
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Benefit Calculation
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Benefit Options
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Group Insurance Benefits
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Deductions
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Leave Without Pay
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Indexing
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Service Buyback
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Supplementary Death Benefit
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Survivor Benefits
Session 2: “Financial Planning Fundamentals” (3 Hours)
Objective: Equip participants with foundational financial planning knowledge and practical tools to help them evaluate their current financial situation and make informed decisions.
Topics Covered:
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Reviewing and assessing your current situation
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How much is enough?
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Retirement income sources (Pension, CPP/QPP, OAS and other)
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RRSPs / TFSAs – basics and tips
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RRSPs – Retiring Allowances / Severance Planning
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Tax considerations
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Retirement Income Planning: RRIFs, TFSAs, annuities and other sources
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Investment basics and dealing with the financial services industry
Register If you are interested in attending either or both of the sessions, please register by March 19 via this Registration Form.
Your PIPSC membership number and your work location will be validated to ensure your registration is tagged to the relevant Branch.
Note:
An email acknowledgment will be sent to all members who complete the registration form to confirm webinar date(s) and time(s) for your registration or to inform you if your registration was put on a waitlist.
These Financial webinars involve prepaid costs, so attendee no‑shows directly impact the Branch finances. Please ensure you are booking the correct date and are fully available before registering. If your plans change, notify the organizer as soon as possible, and well in advance (*not the day before or on the day of the webinar). Taking these steps helps us manage costs and maintain access to high‑quality events.