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Thank you for attending our recent webinar on retirement planning and preparing for life after the public service. Our goal with this session was to provide practical information and guidance to help you better understand the retirement process and what to expect along the way. If you were unable to attend or would like to …

Retiring means it’s time to start living the life you’ve been saving up for – but not all of us know how to plan for it or what to expect.  That’s why we are bringing back our webinar on everything you need to know about getting ready for retirement. We’ll talk about when and how …

The Treasury Board Secretariat has confirmed that the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) for federal public service workers is now open for applications for TBS Core Public Administration employees.  At the time of publication, these measures have not been made available to members of separate employer groups; however, we anticipate that similar programs for members of …

The government of Canada has announced that, effective January 1, 2026, pension benefits for retirees under the Public Service Pension Plan will be increased by 2.0%. This automatic increase, known as indexation, is designed to help protect your pension against the rising costs of living. Over time, indexation ensures that your retirement income continues to …

On June 25, National Joint Council Bargaining Agents met with Treasury Board officials to conclude the 2022 cyclical review of the dental plan. The parties implemented several big wins that will benefit members for years to come. The annual maximum and the lifetime orthodontics cap will increase from $2,500 to $3,000 on January 1, 2026 …

Attention all Federal Public Service employees: Your 2025 Pension Plan Statement is now available through the Compensation Web Applications (CWA) portal. Log in today to:  Review your pensionable service  Confirm your retirement projections Ensure your personal details are up to date This is a great opportunity to stay informed and plan ahead for your future! Access your statement via …

Almost all PIPSC Members are entitled to disability benefits through their workplace disability plan.  More information on your specific plan can be found here. Members should proactively communicate with their doctor, employer, and benefits provider to ensure benefits are not denied due to late filing.  It is important to respect the deadline to file, which …

A work force adjustment (WFA) situation arises when the service of an employee in the federal public service is no longer required.  Members subject to a WFA may be presented with options, some of which could have an impact on your pension: Reasonable Job Offer: Members who receive a reasonable job offer or otherwise maintain a …

The National Joint Council bargaining agents have concluded discussions with the Treasury Board regarding the long-awaited review of its public service dental care plan. While we welcome the upcoming changes set to take effect on January 1st, 2025 and thank the Treasury Board for their receptiveness to bring in some major improvement, we are disappointed …

Despite high-profile scandals involving for-profit prisons, unsafe long-term care facilities, renovictions at Starlight Investments in Toronto, tax avoidance, and an overly close relationship with the oil and gas industry, PSP Investments—tasked with managing the pension fund of most of our members—maintains a nonchalant attitude toward responsible investing. At recent public and union-stakeholder meetings, PSP officials …