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Webinar: Getting ready for retirement
Webinar: Getting ready for retirement

21 Apr 2026

1 day ago

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 …

Board Highlights: April 10 to 11, 2026
Board Highlights: April 10 to 11, 2026

17 Apr 2026

5 days ago

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: Bridging Science, Strategy and Innovation at NRC
Magali Merkx‑Jacques: Bridging Science, Strategy and Innovation at NRC

10 Apr 2026

1 week ago

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, …

Early Retirement Incentive Confirmed
Early Retirement Incentive Confirmed

2 Apr 2026

2 weeks ago

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 …

Let’s rally for public services in Montreal
Let’s rally for public services in Montreal

31 Mar 2026

3 weeks ago

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, …

13 May 2026 - 13 May 2026
AFS NCR IT Fitzgerald May 2026 Coffee Break

This event is for all CS AFS (CRA) members at the Fitzgerald campus. Members of the AFS NCR-IT Fitzgerald Sub Group Executive, and Fitzgerald Campus stewards will also be on hand for a meet and greet! DATE:  Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 TIME:  9:30am – 11:00am Location:  Boardroom 1-21 of 25 Fitzgerald Road Coffee and Timbits …