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A message to the members from President, Jayesh Maniar on behalf of the RTAM Executive Committee and Board of Directors

As we transition from Winter to Spring, April brings warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours. May this month bring you happiness, relaxation, and cherished moments with your loved ones. We hope that you stay engaged in activities that keep you active and that re-energize you. We’ve heard the expression that April showers bring May flowers. We look forward to this transition.

Just as we transition from Winter into Spring, RTAM is in the middle of transitioning to a new way of doing things. The way we used to do things a few years ago are no longer valid. In compliance with the new rules and regulations for not-for-profit organizations, we had to make adjustments in how we operate. These transitions have been successful but we’ve also had some bumps along the way. We are learning from these bumps all in the interest of serving you as well as sustaining RTAM for the future.

Here are some items that we have been working on:

With support from RTAM, ACER CART, the national body that represents Canadian retired teachers, was involved in several discussions with CRTC regarding lived experience by retired teachers when dealing with their telecommunication service providers and the challenges they face. This would include experiences with purchasing plans and devices or dealing with consumer support. It was a healthy discussion with CRTC with the hope to continuing dialogue to work towards accessible and affordable products, and simplified systems to better serve the needs of Canada’s senior population.