News & Issues

This document represents a high level summary of the differences between existing RCMP Terms and Conditions of Employment, and comparable provisions within the six collective agreements for PIPSC members employed by Treasury Board in the Core Public Administration groups

On November 28, PIPSC - BC/Yukon Region - Yukon Branch demonstrated support for fellow unionists of PSCAC YEU who are on strike in Whitehorse. The branch made a generous donation of $1000 to support PSAC Many Rivers’ counsellors and staff.  

The PIPSC 2019 Young Workers Forum is taking place on Friday, February 15th and Saturday, February 16th, 2019 in Gatineau, Quebec.

While PIPSC, alongside our union partners at the National Joint Council Dental Care Board of Management, is still negotiating hard to improve the majority of our members’ dental plan (NJC Component 55555), I am very pleased to announce that we have nailed down the following significant improvemen

In order to improve the efficiency of negotiations the PIPSC Central Bargaining Team electronically exchanged proposals with Treasury Board on November 2, 2018.

Here are the bargaining proposals that were exchanged between the PIPSC Central Bargaining Table and Treasury Board.

A large majority of Canadians (77%) agree “It would be a good investment for the Government of Canada to allocate more resources towards preventing tax evasion and avoidance,” according to a recent Environics Research poll commissioned by PIPSC. Earlier this year, PIPSC surveyed thousands of its members who work at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and found 84% agree with the same statement. The findings are contained in our second of three reports, release today.

December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. This day has been marked for 30 years to honour and remember the fourteen young women who were murdered in an act of gender-based violence at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal.

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to end violence against girls, women (cisgender and transgender) and gender-diverse people.

“It’s time to finally turn the page on a sombre time for Canada’s labour movement as a whole, and the federal public service in particular,” said Debi Daviau in her opening presentation.

On October 29th the Federal Government announced proactive pay equity legislation which would require federally regulated workplaces to examine their compensation practices and ensure that women and men receive equal pay for equal work.

The Bargaining Team held our first meeting in Ottawa from Thursday November 8 to Saturday November 10, 2018, and had a busy three days establishing the foundation for effective negotiations with the Employer:

On November 20, workplaces and communities across Canada and around the world will take the time to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance and commemorate those individuals who have lost their lives or faced violence and discrimination due to transphobia.

"Never underestimate the motivation of the forces that are fighting our unions." Steven Kreisberg, AFSCME The theme of the 99th AGM was “Crossroads,” alluding to the choice that lies before PIPSC and the labour movement. 

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Iris Craig November 4, 2018.  One of the Institute’s longest-serving Presidents, Iris Craig was first elected President on January 1, 1986 and retired on December 31, 1993. At that time, PIPSC represented 34,000 members under 52 separate occupational groups under 13 different employers.

Members of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) on November 3 concluded their Annual General Meeting, and weeks of voting, by announcing the re-election of Debi Daviau as PIPSC President for a further three-year term.

At  6:03 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018, President Debi Daviau returned to the podium to give her closing remarks.

On behalf of the PIPSC 2018 National Elections Committee and Committee Chair Jim McMillan,  Elections Committee member Stephan Moushian presented to the AGM the report of the results of the 2018 PIPSC National Elections

PIPSC President and Legacy Foundation Chair Debi Daviau thanked the members in all the Regions for their fundraising efforts and contributions to the Legacy Foundation.

Delegates viewed a video update on the Institute’s Legacy Foundation, including brief profiles of this year’s scholarship laureates.  

In 2019, Canadians – including some 270,000 federal public employees – will vote in Canada’s 43rd federal election. This election matters in many ways to many of us. It matters to you. It matters to other Canadians. It matters to unions.

The “Steward of the Year” award acknowledges those who have gone “above and beyond” their duties to assist members and who have made extraordinary contributions to the Institute. On video, Regional Directors introduced their Stewards of the Year. 

The Professional Institute has undertaken to support women in science through the Science Advisory Committee’s 2017-19 Strategic Plan.

During lunch and health breaks, members benefited from the presence of our ServicePlus partners to learn about products and services available to them at advantageous rates.

On Friday evening, PIPSC and the BC/Yukon Region hosted a reception for all delegates to share some stimulating entertainment and unique flavours enjoyed on Canada’s West coast.

Members can be proud of what PIPSC has accomplished over the past year. Members can also be proud of what they do every day for Canadians.  Others deserve to know and celebrate what PIPSC members do.

President Debi Daviau introduced the Board motion to create Professionals Canada:

President Debi Daviau presented awards to five deserving Institute members for their exemplary and inspiring leadership, and thanked the members of the Award Selection Panel – Chair Bert Crossman, Ralph Herman, and Nita Saville – for reviewing the nominations and for recommending these laureates.

Our 99th AGM is a pivotal one for the Institute. The theme of this year’s AGM is “Crossroads” – the delegates are facing a historic decision about the direction of the Institute beyond its 100th anniversary.

President Debi Daviau gave a vibrant bilingual address. Of the many accomplishments over the past year, many were the result of long-term planning and many were the result of vital relationships built and maintained over time, and strengthened by both setbacks and success.

At 10:15 a.m. Steve Kreisberg delivered the keynote address. Steve is the Director of Research and Collective Bargaining Services with A.F.S.C.M.E. – the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

At 8:30 a.m. sharp on Friday, November 2, 2018, AGM Co-Chairs Marilyn Best and Richard East called the 99th Annual General Meeting to order with a warm welcome to the 458 delegates.

The Canadian Labour Congress, labour and community leaders will react to the federal government’s announcement of proactive pay equity legislation at a news conference on Parliament Hill on Wednesday.

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