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Visit our booth!
Visit our booth!

Please visit our booth – virtual booth, that is. Each year, our team attends dozens of conferences and seminars. We connect directly with future members […]

What to compare when looking at insurance options for retirement (+ printable checklist!)
What to compare when looking at insurance options for retirement (+ printable checklist!)

Choosing your retirement insurance plan is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you prepare for retirement. When you retire from the education […]

5 spring cleaning ideas for your mind, body and soul
5 spring cleaning ideas for your mind, body and soul

Come spring, we often think of reorganizing, decluttering closets, opening windows and dusting every corner of our homes. As the season renews, this can also […]

RTOERO awards $60,000 in scholarships to invest in the future of students and our communities
RTOERO awards $60,000 in scholarships to invest in the future of students and our communities

To invest in a better future for our communities, RTOERO has awarded scholarships valued at $3,000 each to 20 post-secondary students. The scholarships will help […]

RTOERO response to 2021 Saskatchewan recycling program consultation
RTOERO response to 2021 Saskatchewan recycling program consultation

We recently responded to a public consultation by the Government of Saskatchewan on the province’s recycling program. The following is the text of our official […]

Johnson Insurance contributions hit $1 million mark
Johnson Insurance contributions hit $1 million mark

The RTOERO Foundation is very pleased to announce that Johnson Insurance, with its most recent contribution, has reached a cumulative giving total of one million […]

What to include in your retirement letter (plus a template!)
What to include in your retirement letter (plus a template!)

If you’re preparing for retirement, your retirement planning checklist probably includes write my retirement letter. You may have already had a conversation with your supervisor […]

RTOERO response to 2021 federal budget
RTOERO response to 2021 federal budget

The following letter was sent in response to the 2021 Canadian federal budget, released on April 18, 2021.  As a voice for healthy aging in […]

What’s the difference between group and individual insurance for retirees?
What’s the difference between group and individual insurance for retirees?

Your health and dental coverage from work is likely group insurance. You and your colleagues have access to the plan because you’re part of a […]

How to decide when to start your CPP
How to decide when to start your CPP

When is the best time to start receiving your Canadian Pension Plan (CPP)? That’s a question we often receive during our free retirement planning workshops. […]

Webinar: The Aging Continuum – Secure the Support Necessary for The Journey
Webinar: The Aging Continuum – Secure the Support Necessary for The Journey

We welcomed Anita Plunkett, R.P.N. Cert. Ad.Ed and  Grace Welch, Volunteer Champlain Region Family Council (CRFCN, Member Ottawa Council on Aging (COA) to discuss the […]