The following is a brief summary of the August 2024 Advisory Council. If you have any questions, please contact your Advisory Council Representative or the Advisory Council Steering Committee.

  • Tentative agreements for CFIA VM, CFIA S&A, SH Group and the New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors!
  • Wins PSAC gained through their Dental Plan will be implemented as well for the rest of the federal public service through our Dental Plan
  • High level presentation on PIPSC Strategic Plan; AC will have another presentation in October on the 100 Day Implementation Plan and the Operational Forecasting
  • Message has been received that members are needing better communication specifically on Return to the Office; an email is supposed to be going out to all members within the next few days
  • Legal update provided on various case for CFIA and New Brunswick Groups; Included update on the Ontario Sales Tax Administration Reform
  • Majority of the meeting was spent discussing the current financial situation for this year and next.
    • Overview on budget and forecasted deficit
    • Areas where saving are being considered through a cost constraint exercise
    • Presentation on proposed member due increase, as supported by the Board of Directors
    • Advisory Council will also be putting forward a motion to the AGM to increase member dues using the Canadian Price Inflation starting in 2026
  • Excellent presentation by Chris Titus on the New Brunswick Crown Prosecutors