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The Women in Public Sector Science Toolkit is a living library of resources, tools and best practices. All with the aim of advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in public sector science.

Michelle saw baby guppies in her childhood aquarium and immediately fell in love with biology. After attending university to study science, Michelle was hired to work in the Experimental Lakes Area and kicked off her career in environmental studies and fieldwork.

On February 23, 2021, President Debi Daviau testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance about our concerns with Bill C-224, which would create a single tax return for Quebecers to be processed by Revenu Québec.

President Debi Daviau has written to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Commissioner Bob Hamilton regarding its recent decision to hire a third-party contractor to answer questions from taxpayers.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has referred to the upcoming budget as the “the most significant one of our lifetimes.” The stakes are high; we want to ensure this budget works for PIPSC members and all Canadians.

The government is planning legislation to ensure greater diversity and inclusion in the federal public service, including at the highest administrative levels.

Bill C-224 aims to create a single tax return administered by Revenu Québec. We oppose and are actively working to stop this bill.

On January 26, 2021, senior Shared Services Canada and Treasury Board executives updated the PIPSC Board of Directors and Advisory Council on NextGen’s progress.

Mahammadu has studied and worked in veterinary medicine all over the world, from Ghana to Australia. Today, he is a PIPSC member and veterinarian working in Berwick, Nova Scotia.

This February, explore the challenges facing Black public servants while celebrating the successes of distinguished Black Canadian labour activists.

We, the public service unions and the National Association of Federal Retirees of the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP), demand that the Treasury Board come to the table ready to discuss changes to the plan.

The federal Pay Equity Act was passed nearly two years ago, yet it has not been implemented. We have submitted our recommendations to improve the Pay Equity Act and ensure the timely implementation of this important legislation.

On January 26, 2021, PIPSC President Debi Daviau appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. She presented our members’ concerns about the situation at NAV CANADA and how to best ensure its continued viability.

The claims process for severe financial cost or loss caused by Phoenix is now available. It is important that you look carefully at your situation and make a claim if you are eligible. Together, we have worked hard to ensure you are repaid every cent you are owed.

We must continue to work together, in solidarity, to advocate for professionals in our workplaces, build on the strength and influence of our union, and push for the Canada we believe in. 

"I hope our members know that we are working to ensure their health and safety, protecting their rights and that we’re here to listen if they do have concerns.”

Departments are in the process of reviewing job descriptions. The review and update of job descriptions is part of a regular classification cycle aimed at reflecting the evolution of work in a position.

The New Brunswick Premier wants a one-year wage freeze and three years with only a 1% annual increase for public servants. We are working with all other bargaining agents to push back against this wage freeze.

Consultation Team President Doreen Weatherbie and PIPSC Atlantic Regional Office Manager Paul Hartigan testified before the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs about staffing and workload issues at the department.

Ontario hospital workers are being denied leave with pay when required to self-isolate due to possible COVID-19 exposure. This is unacceptable. We are demanding better.

We stand in solidarity with present and former Black federal public servants who have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Treasury Board for anti-Black discrimination.

The last phase of Phoenix compensation is available for PIPSC members who faced severe personal or financial impacts due to Phoenix’s failures.

Following the results of our most recent survey of PIPSC members in the federal public service, PIPSC has filed a series of policy grievances with the employer.

President Debi Daviau outlined our vision to continue innovating for public services that Canadians deserve.

The next automatic cash-out date of excess hours will be, in most cases, on March 31, 2022, or on the date stipulated in your collective agreement for that year.

PIPSC Economist, Ryan Campbell, brings us the 5 takeaways from Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland’s 2020 fiscal update delivered on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020.

Yves Cousineau is the PIPSC's 2020 life member award winner, and Mike Murphy wins the 2020 Institute Service Award.

Canada’s public service is here for you. Learn more about the accomplishments and continuous work of Canada's largest union of professional employees in this year’s Annual Report.

In its November 30, 2020 Fall Economic Statement, the government announced a simplified tax process for Canadians claiming home office expenses.

The PIPSC Computer Systems (CS) Group is working hard to enforce Article 30 of their collective agreement.

We’re pleased that the Government of Canada is providing clear and detailed information to understand your pay stub.

The PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee held an anti-Black racism webinar where participants learned how the labour movement and Canadians can combat racism.

I encourage you to attend the upcoming Canada School of Public Service webinar, Bill C-65 and Its Impact on Workplace Harassment, Violence and Safety, which will be held on November 16th from 1:30 pm to 3pm (Eastern).

Members of the public service pension plan and benefits plans can sign up for a newly launched email notification system. This new service is available for current and retired PIPSC members who belonged to a Treasury Board pension or benefits plans.

The new guidelines on the use of leave code 699 fail to take into account the very difficult circumstances that so many of our members still find themselves in. We've written a strongly-worded letter to the Treasury Board President on this issue.

We are here for Canadians and we’re here for each other. No matter the challenge.