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The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is encouraged by Budget 2025-26. Based on a preliminary review, it reflects commitments made in the Throne Speech and will make some gains towards restoring per-student funding.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation welcomes news that the Government of Saskatchewan has signed on to the National School Food Program as part of a $15.8-million, three-year agreement with the federal government.

The Arbitration Board has determined that class complexity will be included as a new article in the Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has chosen Angela Banda as its new Executive Director.

Your annual statement should be arriving in the mail soon. Check out this article for some helpful tips about what to watch for.

The binding arbitration hearing between the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee concluded just after 6 pm today. The Arbitration Board will weigh the information presented and determine the award. The award is legally binding and will form part of the new Provincial Collective Bargaining Agreement, along with items previously agreed to. The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation now awaits the Board’s decision and will provide comment at that time.

Effective January 1, 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency introduced phase two of its Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancements, aimed at providing Canadians with more pension income in retirement. The CPP provides basic income replacement for its contributors and their families when the contributor retires, dies or becomes disabled. It’s financed by contributions from employees, employers and self-employed individuals.

Portaplan, the Teachers’ Optional Life Insurance plan, is increasing the maximum coverage available from $400,000 to $600,000 per person (subject to evidence of good health and Manulife approval). This increase offers policyholders more flexibility to cover debts and provide financial benefit to loved ones in the event of death.

Deciding when to retire is a very personal choice. Factors may include your age, how long you have been teaching, your health and your financial situation. Your STRP pension gives you options that can help you decide what’s best for your individual circumstances.

Effective July 1, 2024, dependent children no longer have first entitlement (after a spouse) to your STRP death benefits.  This change was made to align STRP’s rules with the rules provided under Saskatchewan pension legislation.