CURAC – College and University Retiree Associations of Canada

CURAC is the national organization of the postsecondary retirees’ associations across Canada. It speaks for the collective on a variety of public policy issues. It provides a number of important services to its members, including an annual conference that highlights best practices among its member associations and promotes collaboration. YURA was among the founders of CURAC.

All retirees should check out the CURAC website to learn about the initiatives in which it is involved and the services and activities it offers to all retiree association members, including members of YURA.

To view the CURAC Later Life Learning Events Calendar, please click here.

To view travel offers available through CURAC’s affinity partners, Collette and Trip Merchant, please click here.

belairdirect offers to Canadian university retirees

belairdirect, one of CURAC’s leading affinity partners, offers exclusive group savings on home and auto insurance. belairdirect is presently running a contest in which 11 prizes of $2,500 are being offered. Click here for more information and to scan the QR code.

Johnson Insurance, now merged with belairdirect, offers excellent rates on travel and medical insurance for university retirees through its MEDOC program. Johnson Travel Insurance is presently conducting a contest in which entrants have the chance to win one of two $5,000 travel vouchers. Click here for more information.

The belairdirect Scholarship Program was launched May 15, 2024. This year, the program will offer 50 scholarships, each valued at $1,000 to eligible students who will be completing high school in 2024 and starting postsecondary education in Canada in fall 2024. Eligible students include the children and grandchildren of members of CURAC member associations, including YURA. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2024. For more information about the program and applications, please click here.

Fred Fletcher honoured by CURAC

Fred Fletcher, who has made significant contributions to two retiree groups at York University and has assumed key roles at the national level within CURAC has received the 2024 CURAC Tribute Award. The annual awards were announced at the 2024 Annual CURAC Conference, held at the University of Waterloo May 22 to 24. At the conference in Waterloo, Fred was also presented with the CURAC Appreciation Award by the Board of Directors of CURAC for his exemplary leadership to the organization. More…

Retiree Information Sessions from RTO ERO

Many members of CURAC retiree associations have taken advantage of the opportunities provided by RTO ERO.

With more than 80,000 members across Canada, RTO ERO serves as an influential advocate and the largest national provider of non-profit group health insurance for education retirees. Its members come from the broader education community: from the early years, school boards, private schools, post-secondary institutions or any other capacity in education.

For more information about RTO ERO (Retired Teachers of Ontario / Les enseignants retraités de l’Ontario) and the services and activities it offers its 80,000 members, please click here.

CURAC Member list

NL Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador Memorial University Pensioners Association
NS Dalhousie University Association of Dalhousie Retirees and Pensioners
NS Saint Mary’s University Saint Mary’s University Retirees’ Association
NB Université de Moncton Association des bibliothécaires, professeures et professeurs retraités de l’Université de Moncton
NB University of New Brunswick University of New Brunswick Retired Employees Association
PE University of Prince Edward Island Association of Retired U.P.E.I. Employees
QC Bishop’s University Association of Bishop’s University Retirees
QC Concordia University Concordia University Pensioners’ Association Association des retraité(e)s de l’Université Concordia
QC McGill University McGill University Retirees Association Association des retraité(e)s de l’Universite McGill
QC Université de Montréal Association des professeurs retraités de l’Université de Montréal
QC Université du Québec à Montréal Association des professeurs retraités de l’UQAM
ON Brock University Brock University Retirees Association
ON Carleton University Carleton University Retirees’ Association
ON Lakehead University Retirees’ Association of Lakehead University
ON Lakehead University Emeritus Committee – Lakehead University Faculty Association
ON Laurentian University Association of Retired Academics of Laurentian University Association des universitaires retraités de l’Université Laurentienne
ON McMaster University McMaster University Retirees Association
ON Queen’s University Retirees’ Association of Queen’s
ON Ryerson University Ryerson Retirees Association
ON Trent University Trent University Association of Retired Persons
ON University of Guelph University of Guelph Retirees’ Association
ON University of Ottawa Association of Professors Retired from the U of Ottawa Association des professeurs retraités de l’Université d’Ottawa
ON University of Toronto University of Toronto Faculty Association (Retired Members Committee)
ON University of Toronto Senior College (U of T)
ON University of Windsor Windsor University Retirees’ Association
ON Wilfrid Laurier University Wilfrid Laurier University Retirees’ Association
ON York University York University Retirees Association
ON York University Association of Retired Faculty and Librarians of York University
MN University of Manitoba University of Manitoba Retirees Association
MN University of Winnipeg University of Winnipeg Retirees Association
SK University of Regina University of Regina Academic and Administrative Pensioners Association
SK University of Saskatchewan University of Saskatchewan Retirees Association
AB University of Alberta University of Alberta – Association of Professors Emeriti
AB University of Calgary Emeriti Association of the University of Calgary
AB University of Lethbridge University of Lethbridge Retired Faculty Association
BC Kwantlen Polytechnic University KPU Retirees Association
BC Langara College Langara College Retirees
BC Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University Retirees’ Association
BC University of British Columbia University of British Columbia Emeritus College
BC University of Victoria University of Victoria Retirees Association

The Member list has been drawn from the CURAC website, as of June 30,2020.