In this section, we would like to share with you some reference documentation and information. We will continue to feature new material & references — stay posted.
Published article: An Age-Friendly Goal
One of our board members, Cynthia Foreman, has recommended the reading of this article "An Age-Friendly Goal" written by Connie Newman and published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Nov. 7, 2023. Read the article.
Canada Life (PSHCP)
Canada Life now administrates the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) on behalf of the Government of Canada. Here are some important links to refer to:
Welcome by Canada Life:Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) Members Site (canadalife.com)
Get to know Canada Life: About us (canadalife.com)
PSHCP claim forms through Canada Life: PSHCP claims forms and documents (canadalife.com)
PSHCP member booklet through Canada Life: Public Service Health Care Plan - Member booklet (canadalife.com)
Canada Life (PSDCP)
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada ended its administration of the Pensioners' Dental Services Plan (PDSP) on behalf of the Government of Canada on November 1, 2024. Here are some important links to refer to in regards to the new provider, Canada Life:
PDSP (Sun Life provider) to PSDCP (Canada Life provider): Welcome Pensioners' Dental Services Plan! (canadalife.com)
PSDCP - Public Service Dental Care Plan: update for November 1, 2024 enrolment
Pensioners' Dental Services Plan (PDSP Information - Dental)
The following documents are recommended for your viewing until the change of providing services from SunLife to CanadaLife:
PDSP (Sun Life provider) to PSDCP (Canada Life provider):
PSDCP – Public Service Dental Care Plan: update for November 1, 2024 enrolment
PDSP Enrolment Information and Plan Summary ( version française )
Individual and Branch Awards
In two consecutive years, our branch was selected by the national office to receive an individual award (Pat Jarrett) in 2017 and branch awards (Winnipeg & District) in 2017 and 2018. We invite you to read various articles published about those awards:
2017 First Award: Individual category -- "Claude Edwards Leadership Award" received by Pat Jarrett (click here).
2017 Second Award: Branch category -- "Volunteer Support and Development Award" received by our branch (click here).
2018 First Award: Branch category -- "Advocacy Award" received by our Branch (click here).
2018 Second Award: Branch category -- "Volunteer Support and Development Award" received by our branch (click here).
2018 Third Award: Branch category -- "Branch Excellence Award" received by our Branch (click here).