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SP Group Bargaining Update # 3 

7 Oct 2026

2 days ago

The SP Group Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board on September 16 and 17. Both sides presented their proposals and had an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification.  On September 16 and 17, your bargaining team, along with almost 3 dozen interested SP Group members, met with Treasury Board for the first time.  The …

Meet & Greet –The Pawn Shop YVR

7 Oct 2026

2 days ago

We are excited to invite you to a dine-out series of events! Members of all ages are welcome. When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PMWhere: The Pawn Shop YVR – 1117 Granville St, VancouverCost: $5 per person This event brings together members in the Vancouver and Greater Vancouver (Lower Mainland) region. Members of the …

Virtual Lunch and Learn – SP Bargaining 101

5 Oct 2026

4 days ago

The PIPSC SP Lower Mainland BC Sub-Group is hosting a collaborative lunch and learn on the SP bargaining proposal.  The session will provide an overview of the proposal and an opportunity for members to ask questions. When: October 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PMWhere: Virtually via Zoom A minimum number of RSVPs is required …

Shape Our Next Lunch and Learn – Prize Draw Included!

5 Oct 2026

4 days ago

The SP Lower Mainland BC Sub-Group Executive wants your input to help plan upcoming Lunch and Learn sessions. We want to make sure our events are valuable for our members. Tell us which topics, skills, and discussions interest you most. Please complete a short survey with your feedback. Workplaces with the most responses will be …

PRESS RELEASE: Federal scientists warn Bill C-39 puts independent science at risk                                             
PRESS RELEASE: Federal scientists warn Bill C-39 puts independent science at risk                                             

2 Oct 2026

1 week ago

ST. JOHN’S (Newfoundland and Labrador), [Friday, October 2, 2026] — Federal scientists rallied in downtown St. John’s today to push back against Bill C-39 and warn that the federal government is weakening the science, expertise and independent institutions Canada relies on to keep people and the environment safe. Members of the Professional Institute of the …

Upcoming events - Applied Science and Patent Examination Group
13 Oct 2026 - 13 Oct 2026
Monthly Virtual SP Subgroup Presidents and Vice-Presidents Meeting
20 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
17 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026
Monthly Virtual SP Subgroup Presidents and Vice-Presidents Meeting
24 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2026
SH Bargaining Meeting with TBS- November
15 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2026
Monthly Virtual SP Subgroup Presidents and Vice-Presidents Meeting

Applied Science and Patent Examination Group executive team

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Meet your Bargaining Team
Position Name Department
President Bryan Van Wilgenburg Environment and Climate Change Canada
Vice-President
NCR Regional Representative / Représentant régional de la RCN
Marcel Beaudoin Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Secretary
Quebec Regional Representative / Représentant régional du Québec
Sarah Marcil Environment and Climate Change Canada
Treasurer
NCR Regional Representative / Représentant régional de la RCN
Sushil S. Dixit Environment and Climate Change Canada
Chief Steward Padala Chittibabu Environment and Climate Change Canada
Sub-Group Coordinator Kimberley Keats Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Communications & Recognition Coordinator
BC/Yukon Regional Representative / Représentant régional de la C.-B./Yukon
Tanya Evans Health Canada
Delegate Coordinator
Prairies/NWT Regional Representative / Représentant régional des Prairies/TNO
Ira Hill National Defence
Membership Coordinator Gurusankar Saravanabhavan Health Canada
Bargaining Team Coordinator
Ontario/Iqualut Regional Representative / Représentant régional pour l'Ontario/Iqualut
Enzo Barresi Environment and Climate Change Canada
Mobilization Coordinator Helen MacDonald Health Canada
Content Coordinator
Atlantic Regional Representative / Représentant régional de l'Atlantique
Leslie E. Nasmith Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Parliamentarian Daniel Jubainville Environment and Climate Change Canada

Applied Science and Patent Examination Group resources

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