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Across federal departments, the government is slashing expertise and putting key services at risk. Nowhere is this more self-defeating than at the CRA. The government is presenting layoffs as responsible cost control while weakening the only part of the public service that brings revenue in. Read the full op-ed, co-authored with our friends at Canadians …

PIPSC recently held a webinar on the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program. Our goal with this session was to provide clarity on what has been announced, how the program works, and what it may mean for you.If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the material, you can access the recording and …

Budget 2025 announced the Government’s intent to introduce a temporary, voluntary Early Retirement Incentive (ERI) program under the federal public service pension plan. Many members have questions about how this program could work and whether they may be eligible. To help members better understand the proposed program, PIPSC is hosting a webinar to walk through …

The WFA process can be stressful and overwhelming. Here’s what you should know and the resources available to help. Affected Status: What This Does (and Does NOT) Mean A few important points up front: PIPSC strongly encourages members not to rely only on employer information and not to make hasty decisions. Your best position is …

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 …