Links to Useful Websites
Below in this section are a number of links to websites with information and resources that APRUO members will find useful. They are organized by category: (1) University of Ottawa links, (2) links to sister organizations, and (3) resources and services for seniors.
University of Ottawa
Here are the University of Ottawa Home Page and the website search engine.
The Human Resources website has a section devoted to information for retirees. Benefits available to retirees are listed.
Information Technology (IT) now has a page dedicated to retirees that outlines resources available to retired academic and administrative staff, including email access, telephone support, account recovery, security guidelines, and links to retiree associations (APRUO and ASRA). Access in English at IT for Retirees and in French at TI pour retraité.e.s.
Tax Forms: For instructions on how to retrieve T4A slips, click on "T4A Tax Slips" in the side menu to the left of this page.
Retiree Associations
Administrative Staff Retiree Association (ASRA)
The APRUO works closely with ASRA, which represents retired administrative and support staff at the University of Ottawa. News and information on the ASRA website may also be of interest to APRUO members.
Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO)
APRUO members are entitled to join the Retired Teachers of Ontario, which offers resources for retirees, including an extended health and travel insurance plan.
College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC)
See the CURAC website for details about CURAC and the services they offer, including their Members Beneifts Page .
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
The stated mission of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life of Canadians as we age, through advocacy, benefit offers, and the promotion of community. CARP is a unilingual association (English).
Resources and Services for Seniors
Travel and Health Insurance
- MEDOC Travel Insurance (a subsidiary of Johnson Insurance) for CURAC member associations.
- CURAC sponsors a number of insurance options, including travel insurance, as well as travel planning. For details see the Members Beneifts Page on the CURAC website.
- For information about options for extended health insurance coverage, see our Health Insurance benefit information under the "Benefits" tab.
Government Services
City of Ottawa: information and services for adults 50+
City of Gatineau : Age-Friendly Municipality
Government of Ontario: Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility