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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.   

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January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

This month, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. wants to ensure that people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias know that they aren’t alone. Throughout the month, the organization is sharing the experience of people affected by the disease throughout B.C. who have found meaning, connection and joy after a dementia diagnosis, in part by connecting with the organization. 


Receiving a diagnosis can feel overwhelming. The charity wants to remind people that while there may be no roadmap to dementia, they can be your guide.


The Alzheimer Society of B.C. connects people affected by dementia to support and education at any point in the disease through First Link dementia support. People can connect to support by asking their health-care provider for a referral, by visiting their local resource centre or by calling the First Link Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033. To learn more about Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and meet the courageous people sharing their stories this month, visit alzheimerbc.org



In partnership with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN), the IAFF has designated January as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month to provide fire fighters the necessary tools and guidance to develop life-saving protocols for cancer prevention and to support those with a cancer diagnosis within their departments.

• In 2023, more than 75% of the names of fire fighters added to the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Wall of Honor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, were of members who died from occupational cancer.

• In Canada, over 10 years (2015 to 2024), 94% (550 of 585 LODD's) are as a result of Occupational Cancer.

• In BC 10 year (2015 & 2024), 87% (80 of 92 LODD's) are as a result of Occupational Cancer.

• In BC, 88% (23 of 26 ) names being recognized at the 2025 Biennial BC Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial are as a result of Occupational Cancer.


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. Check the Events Calendar for your District's next meeting.

Upcoming Events


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We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Year in Review (AGM) has been launched on the Municipal Pension Plan website!

This includes a video for the MPRA information session. MPP members and employers are being notified about the videos by email during December.

Below is the link to the MPP website where the AGM, and the MPRA information session, can be accessed. We encourage you to take a look and complete the survey.

·  Annual general meeting - Municipal - Municipal


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 Winter 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 
  • Engage with 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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