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Press Release — Federal scientists trade the lab for the streets to defend public science
Press Release — Federal scientists trade the lab for the streets to defend public science

14 Sep 2026

22 hours ago

Quebec City, September 14, 2026 — As they prepare to begin a new round of bargaining amidst sweeping budget cuts, federal researchers and scientists are demonstrating today in front of the Quebec Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, located on Hochelaga Boulevard in Quebec City, to support federal science and research operations that …

Press release: What’s in Your Lunchbox? PIPSC warns cuts are weakening Canada’s food safety system
Press release: What’s in Your Lunchbox? PIPSC warns cuts are weakening Canada’s food safety system

25 Aug 2026

2 weeks ago

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 …

PIPSC Statement on Labour Board decision regarding RTO mandates
PIPSC Statement on Labour Board decision regarding RTO mandates

11 Aug 2026

1 month ago

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 …

Press Release: More wildfires. Fewer Experts. PIPSC action warns of climate cuts
Press Release: More wildfires. Fewer Experts. PIPSC action warns of climate cuts

5 Aug 2026

1 month ago

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 …

PIPSC Stands with WestJet Flight Attendants
PIPSC Stands with WestJet Flight Attendants

31 Jul 2026

1 month ago

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. …

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Join the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s (NCTR) Remembering the Children commemoration 

Join our commemoration of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) on September 30. Hear from survivors and Elders, and learn more about the impacts of the residential school system.  When: September 30, 2026 from 11:00 AM to end of day.  Where: We will meet at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in …