Important note: New pension legislation affecting the rules for relationship breakdown goes into effect October 1, 2021. Please review the Marriage/Common-Law Breakdown fact sheet, which provides information on the new rules. 

Your TRAF Pension provides an overview for new members of the pension plan. This publication discusses many topics that will be important throughout your career, including your contributions, how your pension is determined, how to maximize your pension and life events that can affect your pension.

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Preparing for Your Retirement will help you to make knowledgeable and well-informed decisions about your TRAF pension as you begin to plan for your retirement. This publication will review eligibility for TRAF benefits, your plan options, how to apply for your pension and life events that can affect your pension.

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The retirement checklist will guide you through the important steps you must take as you prepare for retirement and get ready to apply for your TRAF pension.

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This worksheet is helpful for tracking your expected income and expenses in retirement. We recommend you also discuss your retirement plans with a financial professional.

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Welcome to Retirement outlines all the information you need to know about your pension, such as possible changes to your pension, deductions, and cost of living adjustments. It also explains what life events and how teaching after retirement could impact your pension and how to report those changes to TRAF.

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Celebrating 75 Years was published in 2000 to mark TRAF’s 75^th anniversary. This special publication explores TRAF’s history since its establishment in 1925, paints a picture of how school and teaching has changed in Manitoba over the decades, and shares stories from teachers and students. Available in English only.