Questions & Answers
The following are the questions we often receive from our members and prospective members. Click on a question below to view its answer.
SCRG stands for the Store & Catalogue Retiree Group. It was formed to ensure a dedicated focus to the protection of company benefits and pensions of Sears Canada retirees and their surviving beneficiaries.
For legal reasons we were required to have a name that would not conflict with Sears Canada trademarks or legally registered business names. So officially we are called the Store & Catalogue Retiree Group. But we refer to ourselves as SCRG whenever possible.
2. What is SCRG’s relationship to Sears Canada?
SCRG is an independent organization and it is now a creditor in Sears Canada’s bankruptcy filing.
3. Is there a fee to join SCRG?
There is no fee to join SCRG.
4. Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
No. While SCRG is registered as a not-for-profit organization, it is not a charitable organization.