Eligibility

The CBSA RA is open for membership, on a voluntary basis, to:

• all employees of the CBSA who retire in, and maintain, good standing from the CBSA;

• all CBSA employees who are within their last year of employment prior to their confirmed date of retirement from the CBSA;

• retirees of CBSA legacy organizations that no longer exist;

• persons who are retired but who were employed at some point in their careers by CBSA or its legacy organizations.  Indicate where/when/what position(s) you occupied and year of retirement.
  

Acceptance will be granted to those meeting the aforementioned criteria and who make application with payment of nominal dues fee for the first year.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are required to include the details above as well as a full mailing address. This will ensure that we are able to grant your membership and send you a CBSA RA Pin as a gift in recognition of your service and membership in the Association.

Payment of subsequent annual dues by the yearly anniversary date of joining will keep a member in good standing for the following year.

Membership is $25 per year, payable by credit card (Visa, Mastercard) or Interac e-Transfer.  We are unable to accept cheques; we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Benefits

Through the Members Login, CBSA RA member benefits include access to:

• milestones (retirements, significant milestones, etc. );
  

• the membership directory which allows members to maintain contact with other RA Members they have worked and have forged lifelong friendships;

• the Members-Only discussion forum provides you with a place to congregate, collaborate and discuss ideas online all within the privacy of our secure website;

• a Members FaceBook page (appearing soon)

• resources such as the CBSA RA Survivor’s and Executor’s Guide, as well as links to other useful websites for RA members and seniors in general;

• the CBSA RA's Travel Section where you'll be able to stay up to date with the latest travel trends, destination highlights, and insider tips, as well as benefit from exclusive travel offers;

• LifeWorks and Homewood Health resources; and

• the CBSA RA calendar detailing events and important dates from across the country.

Other Benefits that you and your family may also take advantage of:

• group discounts from Orbit Insurance for your car and home insurance needs;

• a 50% discount on the national average rates for individuals ($450.00) and couples ($695.00) for Wills and Powers of Attorney from Upper Canada Wills and Estates;

• 30 % off Good LifeFitness memberships;

• 10% off purchase of End of the Grain product purchases;

• Professional travel advisor and concierge service, plus reduced Booking fee with Gail McDonald of Travel Best Bets gail.mcdonald@travelbestbets.com

Additional partnerships as they are developed.