Groups

Members belong to Groups, which include all the members of the same bargaining unit. Each Group operates under its own Constitution which must be consistent with Institute By-Laws. Members of the Group elect their own Executive.

As a member,your voice counts and you're encouraged to participate in the activities of your Group.

Institute Sub-Groups are listed under their respective Group page.

Latest Group and Sub-Group News

28 January 2026

From Evaluation to Action: Advancing the Pay Equity Plan

Since our last update, the Pay Equity Committee has continued to make steady progress toward finalizing the National Research Council’s Pay Equity Plan.

28 January 2026

St. John’s SH Subgroup Annual General Meeting

St. John’s SH Subgroup Annual General Meeting Date: Wednesday December 4, 2024, 6-830 pm Location: in Person – Brewdock, 85 Duckworth St, St. John’s, NL

28 January 2026

Your Vote, Our Name - Prize Draw Included!

The Vancouver SP Sub-Group Executive is seeking your input on a proposed renaming of our Sub-Group.

28 January 2026

SP Victoria Sub-Group Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The SP Victoria Sub-Group Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at two simultaneous locations:

28 January 2026

AFS IOTSO Sub-group AGM Minutes

Wednesday, September 25, 2025, from 5:45 to 19:00 pm Location: Tucker's Marketplace, 61 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T2 Attendance: 42 registered - 34 checked in

27 January 2026

PIPSC SH Sub-Group Kingston- Member Event

PIPSC SH Sub-Group Kingston Member Event

27 January 2026

AFS Saguenay subgroup- Report- October 14, 2025

Report on the AFS Saguenay subgroup annual general meeting held on October 14 at Le Grill restaurant, in JonquièreExecutive members in attendance: Mr. Kaven Landry (Vice-President and Treasurer)

27 January 2026

Annual General Meeting Gander SP Subgroup - February 24, 2026

Annual General Meeting Gander SP Subgroup Date: February 24th, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM

26 January 2026

Minutes for Vancouver SP Sub Group Executive Meeting – October 29 2025

Minutes for Vancouver SP Sub Group Executive Meeting – October 29 2025 Date: October 29, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Online

26 January 2026

Learn by Day, Mingle by Night: SP Vancouver × SP 401 Burrard

The PIPSC SP Vancouver and 401 Burrard Sub-Groups are hosting a collaborative lunch-and-learn on the bargaining process and Work Force Adjustment (WFA) entitlements.

26 January 2026

Learn by Day, Mingle by Night: SP Vancouver × SP 401 Burrard

The PIPSC SP Vancouver and 401 Burrard Sub-Groups are hosting a collaborative lunch-and-learn on the bargaining process and Work Force Adjustment (WFA) entitlements.

22 January 2026

AFS MONTREAL SUBGROUP- MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE- SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AFS MONTREAL SUBGROUP SEPTEMBER 18, 2025, AT 12:30 PM MINUTES [TRADUCTION]

22 January 2026

IT Ottawa Metro Sub-Group 2026 AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the IT Ottawa Metro Sub-Group of the Professio

22 January 2026

AFS IOTSO Meet & Greet

Your PIPSC-AFS-IOTSO subgroup executive will be hosting a meet and greet for it’s members. Swing by for a quick chat, a hot cup of coffee and some delicious donuts. When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, drop by anytime between 9:30am to10:30am.

21 January 2026

We need your input on Pay Equity at CFIA!

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.

20 January 2026

CRA pay equity update for January 2026

The work of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Pay Equity Committee (PEC) is progressing well and should meet the August 2026 deadline.

20 January 2026

We need your input on Pay Equity at CNSC!

Having worked for several years with representatives of both excluded employees and the CNSC management, PIPSC is pleased to note that the CNSC Pay Equity committee has posted the Draft Pay Equity plan on the Pay Equity SharePoint site.

20 January 2026

Webinar: Learn about Work Force Adjustments in the public service

As you know, Work force adjustments (WFAs) continue to affect members across the public service.

20 January 2026

2026 CP Halifax Subgroup AGM

2026 CP Halifax Subgroup AGM The Commerce and Purchasing (CP) Halifax Subgroup Executive invites all members to join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm

20 January 2026