2026 Annual General Meeting – November 16, 2026
TO: PIPSC members at the Environment and Climate Change Canada-Downsview building (ECCC, CWA, and SSC employees) and the Toronto office of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
DATE: Monday, November 16, 2026
TIME: Meeting from Noon to 1:00 pm with lunch after
Please RSVP through the MS Form below by Friday, November 6, 2026.
Hi everyone:
We are pleased to invite you to the AGM of the Toronto ECCC Branch. The meeting will consist of two parts, a hybrid meeting in the Auditorium (or virtually) and a lunch at 168 Sushi at the northwest corner of Dufferin and Steeles. It is required that you RSVP so we can give the restaurant the expected number of attendees.
The guest speaker is John Purdie, PIPSC Ontario Regional Director. John will talk about Work Force Adjustment, Return to Office, and other topics of interest to members.
The following positions on the Toronto Environment Branch Executive are up for election:
Treasurer
Member-at-large: 3 positions
Executive positions are open to PIPSC members (regular or retired) at ECCC-Downsview (including ECCC, CWA and SSC members) and IAAC-Toronto. To run for a position please email Jeremy Wentzell (Jeremy.Wentzell@ec.gc.ca). Alternatively, you can submit your name from the floor of the AGM. There’s no need for a seconder.
The AGM addresses the business of the Branch along with it being a social event to encourage discussion of union issues between members, the Branch Executive, and Stewards in a relaxed atmosphere. Please reserve the date in your calendar and inform your supervisor that you will be attending.
Agenda
Introductions
Review of Previous Minutes
Branch President’s Report (update on Branch activities, and more)
Treasurer’s Report
Guest Speaker: John Purdie
Election
Treasurer
Member-at-Large (3 positions)
New Business
1:00 pm Adjournment
Lunch at 168 Sushi for those who can attend. There will be no speeches at this location, it is an opportunity for members to socialize and enjoy lunch.
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