The issue
Workforce adjustments (WFAs) continue to affect members across the public service. These cuts threaten the services Canadians count on, and place heavier burdens on the workers who provide them. PIPSC is here to ensure you have the information and support you need.
We firmly believe that real savings can be achieved by ending outsourcing practices, not by reducing our dedicated workforce. Please know that your union continues to advocate on your behalf at every level of government to protect both our members’ livelihoods and the quality public services that Canadians count on every day.
Workforce adjustment is a lengthy process. Learn how it rolls out through our flow chart.
PIPSC’s ongoing advocacy
Advocating against deep budget cuts
We continue to advocate against deep budget cuts to the public service which threaten services that are essential to keeping Canada strong.
Solidarity with public service unions
With our sister unions we are pushing to ensure proper staffing to maintain the quality of our public services.
Supporting members
PIPSC is here to support members from the moment they are affected by a WFA.
Workforce adjustment support
If you are facing a WFA, please review the following FAQs:
Employer specific WFA FAQs
WFA for indeterminate TBS employees
The following FAQs outline the fundamental provisions of work force adjustment (WFA) as it applies to indeterminate employees within the Core Public Administration where the employer is the Treasury Board.
Learn moreCRA – AFS Group Workforce Adjustment Affected and Surplus Status
Below is a review of the fundamental provisions of workforce adjustment (WFA) as they apply to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) indeterminate employees. This does not apply to term employees.
Learn moreWFA FAQ: Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)
The OSFI Workforce Adjustment (WFA) Policy is separate from other departments and can be found internally at OSFI or at the following link.
Learn moreCFIA Employment Transition Policy – FAQ
Learn MoreWorkforce adjustment (WFA) FAQ for PIPSC members at NRC
The following FAQs outline the fundamental provisions of workforce adjustment (WFA) as it applies to PIPSC members at NRC.
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Do you know how the workforce adjustment process works?
Watch our workforce adjustments in the public service webinar
If you missed our workforce adjustment (WFA) webinar, the recording and resources below are now available. In this webinar we explain your rights under the collective agreement and provide tools and resources to support you.
3 Apr 2026
1 week ago
Budget 2025 announced the Government’s intent to introduce a temporary, voluntary Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program under the federal public service pension plan. Many members have questions about how this program could work and whether they may be eligible. To help members better understand the proposed program, PIPSC is hosting a webinar to walk through …
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 …
2 Apr 2026
2 weeks ago
Ottawa, April 2, 2026 – Public service professionals are being pushed to make irreversible career decisions without the full information or agreed safeguards, as the government rolls out the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program outside the negotiated Workforce Adjustment (WFA) framework. In response, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) has filed …
Questions?
If you have any questions about workforce adjustment, contact your Consultation team.