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We are your voice

The MPRA is an Association of retirees that promotes the interest and welfare of its members and communicates activities that are of common interest to the municipal retirees in the Municipal Pension Plan. New members who receive a BC Municipal Pension will be offered free membership for the calendar year for which they apply.   

Why Join the MPRA?

  • An Association of retirees managed by retirees.
  • Your voice regarding pension and benefit issues.
  • Biannual MPRA newsletters (The Advisor).
  • 33 Local districts within B.C. includes 1 Out of Province
  • Get your first calendar year membership for free 
  • An opportunity to share your knowledge and experience.
  • A network of retirees and friends.

Join your district!

Meet your Executives. They are elected by your district members = you! You can become one too.

They are all hard-working volunteers who passionately:

  • Keep you informed about your MPP pension and benefits. 
  • Talk about our Rewards programs and how to benefit from them.
  • Find out about our campaigns/advocacy related items. 
  • Have a say on the direction of our Association. 
We need you to attend district meetings so you can vote on important decisions and meet a quorum to carry on official business.

Upcoming Events

Council of Senior Citizen's Organizations of BC

COSCO

This milestone event offers an important opportunity to

address the pressing challenges facing our community of older adults. Together, we’ll honour 75 years of shared accomplishments and shape a bold, forward-looking vision for COSCO BC; one that meets the needs of today and anticipates the possibilities of tomorrow.

https://coscobc.org/conference


By participating in this two-day conference, October 4th & 5th, you will help

form public policies that recognize the vital importance of human rights in promoting healthy ageing for all Canadians. 

Our roster of confirmed speakers includes:

  • Margaret Gillis, President of the International Longevity Centre (Canada) and co-founder of the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, an international expert and advocate for the UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons.
  • Kasari Govender, BC’s Commissioner of Human Rights who will provide her perspective on the human rights of older persons in British Columbia.
  • Dan Levitt, the BC Seniors Advocate, will provide insights into the latest trends that will inform the future of the lives of older adults in older adults.

Conference Registration and Information

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Please submit your registration by September 12, 2025.


For more information, contact:

• Terri Van Steinburg at conference@coscobc.org

• Leslie Gaudette at pres@coscobc.org

• Or visit our website: www.coscobc.org


This conference venue has a maximum capacity of 400 participants.

As past COSCO conferences have reached full capacity, we strongly encourage you to register early to secure your spot.


Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games  September 9-13

MPRA is proud to be "Friends of the Games" 

#Nanaimo202555+Games

55+ BC Games



2025 Annual General Meeting

Every year the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees hosts an annual general meeting to report on the health of your pension plan.


We invite you to join us for our upcoming annual meeting on 

October 16, 2025.


The online event will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.

Agenda:

  • Informational slide show (starting at 11:45 a.m.)
  • Welcome from the board chair, Gary Yee
  • Presentations about the plan from trustees and executive director
    • Financial highlights
    • Actuarial valuation results
    • Strategic plan progress
  • Investment market update from BCI’s chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Gordon Fyfe
  • Information and Q&A sessions where you can pick your preference to learn more about the plan

Register Now


The Municipal Pension Plan, our pension plan, is the largest public pension plan in British Columbia, the sixth-largest pension plan in Canada

With representation on, or connections with other committees, such as the Municipal Pension Plan Board of Trustees (MPBT), the Municipal Employees Pension Committee (MEPC), the Municipal Employees Pension Advisory Committee (MEPAC), the Health Benefit Trust, and other Public Pension Retiree Associations in BC, we have the opportunity to have input to the decisions that are made concerning our pensions, benefits, and areas of concern for retirees.

British Columbia Municipal Pension Retirees (both Union and members of management) who are eligible to join our association are listed below:
  • Health Care Employees including non Nursing Support Staff, Practical nurses, Care Aides, Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses 
  • Municipal Employees 
  • City and Regional District Employees 
  • Parks and Recreation Employees 
  • Police Officers 
  • Firefighters 
  • Social Services and Community Employees 
  • Library Employees 
  • Health Science Professionals 
  • First Nations Health Agencies 
  • School District Employees except Teachers and 
  • Others who contributed to the Municipal Pension Plan 
  • Survivors/Beneficiary


Our latest issue June 2025


Campaigns we are involved in:

  • Advocate to our Member of Parliament to create a National Pharmacare Program 
  • Advocate for full coverage of Regular Eye Examinations 
  • Advocate for standardization & coverage of Driver’s Medical Examination Report 
  • Lobby Provincial and Federal Governments to find ways to reduce the cost and maintenance of hearing aids 
  • Pursue a voice and seat at the Municipal Employees Pension Committee which would enhance participation at the Plan Partners Meetings.

MPRA Office Hours

We are here Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Please leave us a message at 250-768-1519 if you are calling after these hours and we will return your call the next business day.

Office Address
#4 - 2525 Dobbin Rd
West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G1

The office of the MPRA is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people.


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