Better together

OTTAWA, August 25, 2026 – As families prepare to send children back to school, the union representing many of Canada’s food safety experts is warning that federal cuts are weakening the system that keeps unsafe food off grocery shelves and out of school lunchboxes. Today in Ottawa’s ByWard Market, the Professional Institute of the Public …

OTTAWA (Ontario) August 11, 2026 – The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is applauding the June 19, 2026,  decision by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) to award $28,000 in damages to a public servant whose request to work remotely had been wrongfully denied.  The FPSLREB found …

OTTAWA (Ontario), August 5, 2026 — With climate disasters intensifying across Canada, federal public service professionals gathered on the York Steps along Sussex Drive to warn that government cuts to the public service are undermining Canada’s ability to prepare, prevent and respond to emergencies. The lunchtime event featured split images contrasting iconic Canadian summers of …

July 31, 2026 The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada stands with 4,400 CUPE Local 8125 WestJet flight attendants as they fight for a fair collective agreement. Flight attendants have issued a 72-hour strike notice after negotiations failed to resolve key issues at the bargaining table. WestJet subsequently issued a 72-hour lockout notice. …

Ottawa (ONTARIO), July 15, 2026 – On July 9th the federal government provided an update on the worsening wildfire situation across the country, and promised to act with urgency to protect Canadians. Yet at the same time, it is cutting the public scientists and technical experts whose work makes wildfire prevention and preparedness possible. “The …