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Webinar: Learn about Work Force Adjustments in the public service

12 Feb 2026

6 months ago

As you know, Work force adjustments (WFAs) continue to affect members across the public service. PIPSC is here to ensure CFIA members have the information and support they need as the WFA process unfolds. We’re hosting information sessions to answer your pressing questions and provide tools and resources to help you understand your rights under …

We need your input on Pay Equity at CFIA!

21 Jan 2026

7 months ago

After extensive work by PIPSC representatives on the Pay Equity Committee, we are pleased to share that the draft CFIA Pay Equity Plan is now available for employee review. In accordance with the Federal Pay Equity Act, the draft Plan will be posted on the internal CFIA site for a 60-day consultation period, giving all CFIA employees the …

CFIA Pay Equity Plan: Submit your feedback

19 Jan 2026

7 months ago

After many years of working with the employer and other employee groups, the draft Pay equity plan has been posted to Merlin, and is now open for member feedback. In accordance with the Federal Pay Equity Act, the draft Plan will be posted on the internal CFIA website for a 60-day consultation period, providing all CFIA …

CFIA-IN Newsletter – September 2025

22 Aug 2025

1 year ago

IN Executive Group Member Title Telephone # Email address Spencer Underwood Chair (343) 548-9678 spencer.underwood@inspection.gc.ca Vacant Vice-Chair     Filomena Tittarelli Treasurer (613) 773-8056 filomena.tittarelli@inspection.gc.ca Alain Parent Communications (514) 796-2988  alain.parent@inspection.gc.ca Carlos Fajardo Member-at-Large (403) 463-2006 carlos.fajardo@inspection.gc.ca Casey Howard Member-at-Large (855) 545-4411  casey.howard@inspection.gc.ca Don Kenny Member-at-Large (613) 325-7137 don.kenny@inspection.gc.ca Houman Vafaie Member-at-Large (613) 773-7020 houman.vafaie@inspection.gc.ca …

Pay Equity update – Questionnaires en route

4 Apr 2025

1 year ago

PIPSC members of the Pay Equity Committee are happy to report that the joint Pay Equity Committee will be issuing Job Information Questionnaires to a selection of CFIA members. These surveys serve as a vital for identifying and attributing value to what you do within the organization. Selected PIPSC members can expect to find questionnaires …

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CFIA - Informatics Group executive team

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Position Name Department
President Spencer Underwood Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Vice-President Malcolm MacDonald Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Secretary Alain Parent Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Treasurer Filomena Tittarelli Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Communications Officer Casey Howard Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Member Donald Kenny Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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