Retiring means it’s time to start living the life you’ve been saving up for – but not all of us know how to plan for it or what to expect.  That’s why we are bringing back our webinar on everything you need to know about getting ready for retirement. We’ll talk about when and how …

The PIPSC Board of Directors met in Ottawa on April 10 to 11 for a regular meeting covering a full range of union business. The Board reviewed updates on the Institute’s work and operations, focused on core-member priorities, along with finances, staffing changes, return-to-office developments, and ongoing administrative and committee work.  Key discussions Several issues …

Magali Merkx‑Jacques is an Analyst in Planning & Policy at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). She works for the Office of the Vice‑President for Emerging Technologies – a role central to shaping Canada’s scientific and innovation agenda. In a world of rapid change and emerging threats, her work ensures Canada’s scientific foundations remain forward-looking, …

The Treasury Board Secretariat has confirmed that the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) for federal public service workers is now open for applications for TBS Core Public Administration employees.  At the time of publication, these measures have not been made available to members of separate employer groups; however, we anticipate that similar programs for members of …

Public service workers from across the region are coming together in Montreal, outside the Liberal Party Convention, to make our work visible and show Canadians what’s at stake. Across the country, experts in the public service deliver critical programs and services that Canadians rely on every day. The latest Liberal budget has cut scientists, engineers, …