Seminars

Seminars

To register for a seminar, log into your Online Services account.

Mid-career is the perfect time to build confidence for retirement. Start now to understand your benefits and opportunities to maximize your pension, creating a smooth and secure path forward.

What you’ll learn

This one-hour session is packed with key insights on:

  • Plan basics: Understand your contributions and how your pension is calculated 
  • Annual pension statement: Unlock valuable insights about your statement and understand how those numbers can impact your retirement plans 
  • Increase your pension: Discover practical steps to boost your retirement income 
  • Your questions answered: Get answers to your most pressing questions 

Seminar formats

Want real-time answers? Join a live session. 

Prefer flexibility? Watch the recording anytime.

  • Live webinar: Registration is quick and easy through your Online Services account. Live webinars are delivered using Zoom. You can download and view the PowerPoint presentation from your computer, listen to the presenter, and ask questions, which may be answered live, time permitting. 
  • Prerecorded webinar: Can’t attend a live webinar? Download the slides and follow along with our prerecorded webinar anytime. View the recording in your Online Services account. No need to register. 

Download

Download and follow along

2025 schedule 

Seats for our live sessions are limited—secure your spot today!  

October 29, 2025

We’ll send you a confirmation email when you register and a reminder email three days before your seminar date.


If you’re thinking about or actively planning for retirement, the pre-retirement seminar is your next step. This seminar is designed to give you the confidence and clarity you need to retire with peace of mind. Bring your spouse, partner, or financial planner, and attend as often as you like to make sure you’re fully prepared.

What you’ll learn

  • Pension plan details: Get a clear understanding of your pension plan and the options available at retirement
  • Insurance benefits: Learn how life insurance benefits can support your family when you pass away
  • Retirement countdown: Get a step-by-step look at what to do—and when—to prepare for retirement 

Secure your spot today

  • Live, in-person seminar: Join us in Winnipeg or one of the major towns and cities across Manitoba. Registration is quick and easy through your Online Services account. Connect with our team and other members for an engaging, interactive experience.
  • Live webinar: Can’t make it in person? Join us online via Zoom. Watch the presentation, hear directly from our team, and get answers to your questions (as time permits). Registration is quick and easy through your Online Services account. 

Downloads 

(printed copies available at live seminars)

Download and follow along with the live webinar

Session details

Time: Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Group size: Limited to 30-50 people in person (depending on the location) and 100 for webinars

Schedule

Don’t wait—space is limited and sessions fill up quickly. 

We’ll send you a confirmation email when you register and a reminder email three days before your seminar date.


Our member services specialists are here to answer your questions and provide tailored help.  

Winnipeg: Meetings are available by appointment during business hours. To book, call 204.946.3200 or email askus@cssb.mb.ca

Rural Manitoba: One-on-one meetings align with seminar dates. Check the schedule for 2025 below to find out when we’ll be in your area. You can also book a virtual meeting or phone call anytime if these dates don’t work for you. 

Brandon

Victoria Inn (Salon 1), 3550 Victoria Avenue

March 26 and 27, 2025

Michelle at 204.946.3229 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 229) or michelle@cssb.mb.ca 

Selma at 204.946.3221 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 221) or selma@cssb.mb.ca

October 8 and 9, 2025

Sharlynn at 204.946.3245 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 245) or sharlynn@cssb.mb.ca 

Selma at 204.946.3221 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 221) or selma@cssb.mb.ca


Steinbach

Smitty’s, 145 Park Rd W and Sleep Suite Motel, 150 Park Rd W

May 7 and 8, 2025

Sharlynn at 204.946.3245 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 245) or sharlynn@cssb.mb.ca 

Selma at 204.946.3221 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 221) or selma@cssb.mb.ca


Thompson

Best Western Thompson, 205 Mystery Lake Road

May 28 and 29, 2025

Randall at 204.946.3201 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 201) or rnewman@cssb.mb.ca


Beausejour

Sportsplex, 360 Veterans Lane

June 11 and 12, 2025

Randall at 204.946.3201 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 201) or rnewman@cssb.mb.ca

Selma at 204.946.3221 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 221) or selma@cssb.mb.ca


Best Western, 50 Eric Irwin Way

September 24 and 25, 2025

Michelle at 204.946.3229 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 229) or michelle@cssb.mb.ca 

Selma at 204.946.3221 (or 1.800.432.5134 ext. 221) or selma@cssb.mb.ca


Contact 

You can reschedule or cancel your seminar through your Online Services account or by contacting our office.   

If you need help, reach out:

Phone: 204.946.3200 | toll-free: 1.800.432.5134

Email: askus@cssb.mb.ca