Better together

It is with sadness that we note the recent passing of Robert “Bob” Butko (1955-2026).  Bob was a dedicated member and leader within PIPSC. In the early 1990s, he served as Chair of the Institute’s Finance Committee for two years and also served as Chair of the Computer Systems (CS) Group, now known as the …

Ottawa (Ontario), June 1,  2026 – Federal scientists are entering a new round of bargaining, warning that continued cuts to public science are weakening Canada’s scientific capacity and increasing risks for Canadians. The Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) Group, represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), has formally launched …

Allan David Shusterman devoted decades of service to both public service and PIPSC, where he became a familiar and respected presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) and the Retired Members Guild (RMG). During his career with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, he took great pride in his work and was actively …

Canada faces increasingly complex pressures, including climate-related disasters, public health threats, cybersecurity risks, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change. Meeting these challenges requires a modern, well-supported, and evidence-driven public service with the institutional knowledge and professional capacity to respond effectively. Fiscal responsibility and institutional capacity should not be treated as competing objectives.  PIPSC recognizes the …

Halifax, May 22 2026 – Over 100 federal employees, mainly members of the  Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, are gathering in Halifax at lunch time today to protest federal job cuts and Workforce Adjustment measures affecting public service professionals across the country. “When public service jobs are cut, Canadians lose expertise they …