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EPISODE SUMMARY

In the first of a two-part episode, Mathew Belear, a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and a Provincial Constable with the OPP, talks about his two tours of duty in Afghanistan.

EPISODE NOTES

This episode contains coarse language and mature subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.

In the first of a two-part episode, Mathew Belear, a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and a Provincial Constable with the OPP, talks about his two tours of duty in Afghanistan, his experience during the 2018 Invictus Games and his current work with the Invictus Games Foundation.

If you wish to connect with Mathew Belear, please email communications@oppa.ca 

The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:

Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email – info@encompascare.ca
Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/

OPP Healthy Workplace Team – Care Navigators and Mental Health Clinicians are available 24/7 for support services, including peer support and psychological services at 1-844-644-9409.

Canadian Mental Health Association – https://cmha.ca/ or 416-646-5557

For further information on the Invictus Games Foundation, please visit https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY

In the third episode of our Retirement Planning Series, OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, discusses the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefit and its impact on retirement planning.

EPISODE NOTES

OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, joins the 10-5 Podcast for the 3rd episode in our Retirement Planning Series to discuss the CPP benefit and its impact on retirement planning. This includes deciding on when to begin receiving the CPP benefit, impact on pension payments if a member elects to receive the CPP benefit prior to age 65 and how to receive an estimate of how much a member’s CPP benefit will be.

Resources:

The CPP chart Lisa Hillstrom referred to in this episode can be found at https://www.oppa.ca/News-Events/News/Private-News/10-5-The-Official-Podcast-of-the-OPPA-Episode-8-Re (OPPA Member’s Only – Log in required to view).

For an estimate on CPP benefit amounts, please contact Service Canada through their website at https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html or contact them at 1-800-622-6232.

The Ontario Pension Board can be reached at 1-800-668-6203, clientservice@opb.ca or visit their website at https://www.opb.ca/

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY

In the second episode of our Retirement Planning Series, OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, discusses insured benefits and insurances at retirement.

EPISODE NOTES

OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, joins the 10-5 Podcast for the 2nd episode in our Retirement Planning Series with an in-depth discussion of insured benefits and insurances at retirement. This includes the eligibility criteria for insured benefits upon retirement, how to continue insurances at retirement and the types of insurances available to members at retirement.

Resources:

Confirmation that a member has met the eligibility criteria for insured benefits at retirement can be obtained from the Ontario Pension Board – https://www.opb.ca/ or 1-800-668-6203

Although the carrier for insured benefits remains the same (Canada Life) the policy number will change from 44501 for active members to 6772 for retired members. Your ID number will also change from your WIN number to your client ID number with the Ontario Pension Board.

To review your insurances, premium rates, or named beneficiaries please contact Target Benefit Administrators at 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/

If you are considering cancelling any of your policies, it is important to reach out to Target Benefit Administrators to discuss that further – 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/

Active members can purchase additional insurances within 31 days of a life event without providing proof of insurability. Please contact Target Benefit Administrators at 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/

For more information on insurances and insured benefits offered through the OPPA plan, please refer to the plan overview at https://www.oppa.ca/Benefits/Insurance (members only – log in required) or contact Target Benefit Administrators at 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

EPISODE SUMMARY

Karen Lagacé, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the OPP Association, talks about retirement and 25+ years of serving our members.

EPISODE NOTES

Karen Lagacé, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the OPP Association, talks about retirement and 25+ years of serving our members. Thank you, Karen, for everything you have done for our members. You will be missed.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY

Jon Perrin, a Provincial Constable with the OPP and host of the “Twisted Trauma” podcast discusses his journey to mental wellness.

EPISODE NOTES

This episode of the 10-5 Podcast features a candid conversation regarding an officer’s experience with PTSD and the traumas he faced on the job which some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

Jon Perrin, a Provincial Constable with the OPP and host of the “Twisted Trauma” podcast discusses his journey to mental wellness.

The Twisted Trauma Podcast is available on Spotify and Anchor.FM

Connect with Jon:

The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY

OPP Inspector Stuart Bertram joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss the body-worn camera pilot project taking place in the OPP.

EPISODE NOTES

OPP Inspector Stuart Bertram is currently the Unit Commander of the Provincial Communications Centre in London and joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss the body-worn camera pilot project currently taking place in the OPP, including location, public and officer support, cost, storage of digital evidence, privacy concerns and more. 

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY

In the first episode of our Retirement Planning Series, OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, discusses termination payments at retirement.

EPISODE NOTES

OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, joins the 10-5 Podcast to launch our Retirement Planning Series with an in-depth discussion of termination payments at retirement. This includes calculating severance pay, severance payments for amalgamated members, payment options, accrual of vacation credits on salary continuance, and use of vacation/stat credits/OT as leave with pay (salary continuance).

Resources:

Ontario Shared Services (OSS) Contact Centre – 1-866-979-9300 – Note – Ask to speak with the Benefit Advisor for Retirement Planning Purposes

The Ontario Pension Board offers members access to Certified Financial Planners – https://www.opb.ca/ or 1-800-668-6203

For further assistance members can contact the OPP Association at oppa@oppa.ca or 1-800-461-4282

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY

OPPA Civilian Director David Sabatini joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk discuss Special Constables and the upcoming Civilian Career Mentoring Workshop.

EPISODE NOTES

OPPA Civilian Director David Sabatini discusses several issues relating to Special Constables including the recent “ball cap” announcement, uniforms and pay equity issues with our members at Queen’s Park. Additionally, Director Sabatini discusses the upcoming Civilian Career Mentoring Workshop.

EPISODE SUMMARY

OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss back to school safety, his role as a Media Officer with the OPP, getting ready for winter driving and his “three wishes.”

EPISODE NOTES

OPP Sergeant Kerry Schmidt joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss back to school safety, his role as a Media Officer with the OPP, getting ready for winter driving and his “three wishes.”

Follow Sergeant Schmidt and the OPP’s Highway Safety Division on at https://twitter.com/OPP_HSD

For more information on 360 Kids, visit https://www.360kids.ca/

The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:

Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)

Email – info@encompascare.ca

Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/

The next session in the Encompas Mental Health Awareness and Communication Series is Wednesday September 28, 2022 from 10:00am – 11:00am EDT. Featuring Karen Skinulus, Registered Psychotherapist  – Strategies for Navigating Unique Parenting Challenges in First Responders’ Families. Visit https://www.encompascare.ca/ to register.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

EPISODE SUMMARY

Retired OPP Provincial Constable Shawn Evans joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss back his work with the Simcoe County Suicide Awareness Council and bench donations, his career with the OPP, and his “three wishes” for the world.

EPISODE NOTES

Retired OPP Provincial Constable Shawn Evans joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss back his work with the Simcoe County Suicide Awareness Council and bench donations, his career with the OPP, and his “three wishes” for the world.

The Simcoe County Suicide Awareness Council YouTube channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0TsB4RJ5LoOBBqNjGTtnyg. For more information on this organization, please visit https://linktr.ee/HopeEqualsLife.

To listen to the song “Hands of Time” by Lee Matthieu, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hby44qC3ss

The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:

Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)

Email – info@encompascare.ca

Website – https://www.encompascare.ca/

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License – https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca