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President Debi Daviau delivered a bilingual address via Zoom at the 2021 AGM.

See the results of the 2021 national elections for the PIPSC Board of Directors.

Congratulations to Dr. Sean Li (RE), the 2021 PIPSC Gold Medal laureate. This gold medal recognizes Dr. Li's pioneering work in the field of vaccine research that has been instrumental in the international fight against viruses and pandemics, including COVID-19.

President Debi Daviau presented awards to deserving Institute members for their exemplary and inspiring leadership and thanked the members of the Awards Selection Panel for recommending these laureates.

We are stronger together. Learn more about the accomplishments and continuous work of Canada’s largest union of professional employees in this year’s annual report.

Union members should be allowed to acknowledge the Indigenous territory on which they work.

Hugo works as a High Performance Computing Application Supervisor, he is also a steward and delegate for the PIPSC CS group and has been engaged in many projects and campaigns.

PIPSC welcomes the announcement of the Honourable Mona Fortier as the new President of the Treasury Board.

As workplaces and jobs change, our new application will mean professionals can access trailblazing research, gain valuable insights on how societal changes will impact their jobs, and access professional development opportunities that can help them advance their careers.

The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is seeking feedback on how it communicates to its members.

As the union representing the scientists who approved the COVID-19 vaccines, PIPSC welcomes all efforts to increase vaccination coverage in Canada.

We’re working with the Future Skills Centre to help our members thrive within a changing labour market.

Through triumphs and challenges, our union has proved again that we are better together even when we are two metres apart.

How to submit your proof of vaccination in order to be eligible to attend in-person union meetings, events or activities.

It is with a profound sense of sadness that the Institute informs you of the passing of Harry Walker. Harry died on September 15, 2021, surrounded by family, after a lengthy illness.

OTTAWA, October 5, 2021 — Auditors, forensic accountants, and other tax professionals at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have had enough of wealthy individuals and corporations avoiding taxes.

In 2021, we awarded 36 scholarships worth a total of $56,000. To date, we’ve awarded $1,050,000 in scholarships to 542 students. Thank you to our sponsors. Congratulations to all our laureates.

We have submitted our analysis and recommendations to the new federal Task Force reviewing the Employment Equity Act.  

As the union representing the scientists who approved the COVID vaccines, PIPSC welcomes all efforts to increase vaccination coverage in Canada. That includes a vaccine policy that makes vaccines more accessible to our members and accommodates legitimate reasons for which an employee may not be vaccinated.

All the positions are for 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024.

To help our members make an informed choice on September 20th, we sent a non-partisan survey to Canada's major political parties. We asked the parties where they stand on the issues most important to our members.

The government has announced the expansion of NextGen pay and HR system testing to two federal organizations with complex scheduling and pay needs, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

New federal statutory holiday is a day for public servants to join Canadians in recognizing the painful legacy of residential schools.

Twice now, the federal government has delayed new rules to regulate drug prices. President Debi Daviau reminded Minister Hajdu of the importance of making medication more affordable for Canadians.

All nomination documentation must be sent to the Professional Institute National Office not later than August 27, 2021, 5:00 PM (Ottawa Time).

President Debi Daviau underlined the historic swearing in of the Rt. Hon. Mary Simon as Canada’s Governor General.

Save the date! Our 102nd AGM will be held on November 5 and 6, 2021.

It is with a profound sense of sadness that the Institute informs you of the passing on July 7, 2021, of our friend and colleague, Charlotte Rogers Mehkeri.

It is with a profound sense of sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Glenn Maxwell. His family invites you to an open house on August 14 to share your memories of Glenn.

Samah Henein came to Canada 30 years ago from Egypt with a BA in Commerce to have a better life. She wanted the job security that the public service offered, but also wanted to work somewhere she could learn, grow and have balance in her life. Samah applied as an auditor with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in 2005.

It is with great sadness that the Institute has learned of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague André Lortie.

Every day, PIPSC members go to work to protect and serve Canadians in a hundred different ways – and our 5 winners are no different.

Canada has come a long way to promote LGBTQ2S+ rights. There’s so much more we need to accomplish, however, to achieve equity.

The Hilton Vancouver Metrotown refuses to call back laid-off workers even though the hotel is collecting government COVID relief funds. Meanwhile, workers at the Pacific Gateway Hotel filed a grievance for discrimination.

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This National Public Service Week, PIPSC is celebrating our members who excelled in delivering necessary services, and pivoted to face and overcome unique challenges related to the pandemic.