The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is raising serious concerns following the Government of New Brunswick’s March 17, 2026, budget, which outlines significant reductions to public services, including privatization. While the government suggests these reductions will occur through attrition, PIPSC emphasizes that cuts by attrition are still cuts, and will have real impacts on services New Brunswickers rely on.

Federal scientists are rallying on Parliament Hill to make our work visible and show Canadians what’s at stake.

On March 12, PIPSC President Sean O’Reilly appeared before the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) as part of its study of the federal government’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER).

Murray Perrett is an Area Fisheries Manager with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland.

Sean O'Reilly will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates as part of its study of the federal government’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review.