How to claim your pension benefits?

How To

As an Active Plan member, you are not permitted to withdraw your vested pension account until your termination or retirement from your employment and based on the provisions of the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) between your Employer and the Union.

You need to complete an Application for Pension Benefits form, inform your Employer and return to Ellement as soon as possible.

Please note: You are responsible for apply for your pension benefit. In the event of your death, your spouse or beneficiary may apply for any pension benefit entitlement owning. The Spousal Waiver of Pre-Retirement Death Benefit can be obtained from your employer, from Ellement or online. Once the Application has been received, an option package will be sent to you. You can contact our office or book an appointment with a Pension Analyst to discuss your options.

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Who is my pension beneficiary?

Logistics

Your beneficiary is the person who you want to receive your pension death benefit. Under pension legislation: If you have a spouse, your spouse is automatically your pension beneficiary unless...

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Plan governance. Who oversees my pension plan?

Management

The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the general administration and overall governance of the Pension Plan. The Board of Trustees is comprised of the following individuals who are appointed...

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