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Many RTOERO member benefits start before retirement—like savings on home and car insurance—so members can begin their retired-ish lifestyle whenever they want. We support members in achieving their retirement vision by providing resources and community connections to help them prepare for retirement with ease, pursue their passions and engage in meaningful activities.
10 benefits of RTOERO membership before you retire
Membership is FREE until you retire or join our Entente Group Insurance Program
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Save up to 40% on house and car insurance
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3,000+ discounts with Venngo MemberPerks®
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Exclusive solo and group travel discounts
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Bilingual services and francophone districts
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Grant opportunities for local charities
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Post-secondary scholarship program
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Award-winning publications
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TELUS Exclusive Partner Program
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Trip cancellation and interruption coverage
Strengthening support for of education workers and retirees
Future retirees: Education workers eyeing career changes, opportunities in retirement
RTOERO’s second annual Future Retirees Survey captured input from more than 1300 future retirees from Canada’s education sector. The survey results provide a snapshot of how people feel about their readiness for retirement, the information they need and how different factors influence their plans. Over half of the respondents plan to work part- or full-time in retirement, signalling that retirement is not the end of work. More than a third of respondents are considering or have decided to retire sooner than planned. The top two factors influencing the decision are working conditions and health/mental health
Expanding Entente Group Insurance Program availability to serve more people
At the end of 2023, the RTOERO Board of Directors voted to expand the availability of our Entente group insurance program to all members, regardless of age. Previously the program was only available to education retirees and workers age 50 and older. The decision to remove the age restriction provides an option for Canadians working in the education sector who don't have coverage through their employer.
new members joined RTOERO in 2023
Membership growth in past 5 years
RTOERO has experienced solid growth over the past five years, as we have continued to expand our membership across the broader education community in Canada.
Retirement planning workshops
Planning for retirement can be complicated. We offer free workshops to help the education community plan for their financial and social retirement journey. In 2023, we held 42 in-person workshops and 77 online.
workshops held in 2023
Number of workshop registrants
Future focus
Where we’ll be in 2025:
120,000 members across Canada
