Plan early and retire confidently! Celebrate Pension Awareness Day with TEIBAS. Thursday,
February 19, 2026, is Pension Awareness Day, an initiative launched in 2023 by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario https://www.fsrao.ca/pensionawareness. The initiative helps people better understand the value of a pension plan, the many benefits it offers, and the importance of planning early for retirement. Now in its fourth year, Pension Awareness Day continues to grow, bringing together organizations like TEIBAS from across Canada to engage in conversations and educate on how pensions play a vital role in supporting the long-term financial well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Retirement may seem far away, until it’s not. It’s never too early or too late to start planning. Pension Awareness Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your retirement planning, stay informed, and take the necessary steps to achieve a more secure financial future for you and your family. Saving and planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. As a member of the IBEW Local 353 Pension Plan you have access to tools, support, and resources designed to help you better understand and make the most of your pension benefits.
This Pension Awareness Day you’re invited to take part. Here’s how:
- Use our pension estimator on myteibas.com and estimate what you will be eligible for in retirement.
- Review your pension plan statement and track your progress.
- Review TEIBAS’ retirement checklist and retirement planning guide.
- Attend an upcoming pre-retirement webinar by signing-up here: https://teibas.com/member-webinars/.
- Reach out to member services and book your one-on-one retirement planning session.
- Read your IBEW Local 353 Pension Plan booklet here on teibas.com.
- Subscribe to the @myteibas.com YouTube channel to learn more about your pension plan.
- Use the Government of Canada’s Canadian Retirement Income Calculator to estimate how much money you might have when you retire.
Whether you’re just starting out or mid-way through your career, learning more about your pension plan is one of the most effective ways to grow your hard-earned money so you can fully enjoy life after work.
Having a better understanding of your IBEW Local 353 Pension Plan will make you feel more prepared for retirement. This Pension Awareness Day, we encourage you to take a few moments for your future self. Use the resources available to you and make it a day to reflect on your retirement future.
Questions? We’re here to help! You can email us at members@teibas.com or call us at 416-637-6789 (toll-free 1-800-267-0602) for assistance during our regular office hours (Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).