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Announcing this year’s RE Group Commendation winner!

3 Sep 2026

1 week ago

The RE Group Executive is very pleased to announce the winner of this year’s RE Group Commendation. This year’s winner is Leah Sander, a Historical Researcher from Library and Archives Canada (LAC). As a steward for over a decade, Leah Sander has consistently supported the Historical Researchers (HRs) at Library and Archives Canada through good …

Victoria RE Subgroup Garden Pizza Party

12 Aug 2026

1 month ago

When: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5:00-6:30pm Where: Pacific Forestry Centre wellness garden (to the right of the main entrance behind the header house) Pizza, snacks, and pop will be provided. Come with your questions or concerns about work-related issues, or just to socialize. Stewards will be on hand to meet new members. If you have any …

RE Group selects binding arbitration path

16 Jul 2026

1 month ago

The RE Group will commence active bargaining in September and has selected the binding arbitration path in the event of impasse. On June 16, 2026, the Institute served notice to the Employer of its intention to commence collective bargaining to revise the Research (RE) Group’s collective agreement with the Treasury Board of Canada, set to …

The RE Group AGM Call for Delegates, Notice and Agenda

5 May 2026

4 months ago

The RE Group Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place in-person on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9am to 5 pm, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario. If you want to become a voting delegate for the RE Group AGM, fill out the application form and email it to …

AGM – Victoria RE Sub-Group

22 Apr 2026

4 months ago

You’re invited to the Victoria RE Sub-Group 2026 AGM! When: Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM Where: Fireside Grill restaurant in Victoria, 4509 W Saanich Road Dinner will be provided.  Please RSVP to cfilipescu@pipsc.ca by Monday, May 4, 2026. Invited speaker: Dr. Cyndi Whaley, RE Group National Executive  Agenda: 1. Welcome and Roll Call 2. Approval of …

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Research Group executive team

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Meet your Bargaining Team
Position Name Department
President Eric Hortop Statistics Canada
Vice-President Jean A. Bérubé Natural Resources Canada
Secretary Andrew P. Billyard National Defence
Treasurer Matthew R. MacLeod National Defence
Member Mohammad Khakbazan Agriculture & Agri-food Canada
Member Nancy L. Shackell Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Member Alebachew Demoz Natural Resources Canada
Member Nathaniel Newlands Agriculture & Agri-food Canada
Member Xiaolan Wang Environment and Climate Change Canada
Member Chris Perry National Defence
Member Jason Rancourt Health Canada
Member Kathleen M. Emberson Statistics Canada
Member Cynthia Whaley Environment and Climate Change Canada

Research Group resources

Bylaws: Research

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RE Executive Minutes

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RE AGM Minutes

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Rates of Pay

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RCMP-CM Collective Agreement Provisions

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Telework Letter of Agreement

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