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The SP Group Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board on September 16 and 17. Both sides presented their proposals and had an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification.  On September 16 and 17, your bargaining team, along with almost 3 dozen interested SP Group members, met with Treasury Board for the first time.  The …

We are excited to invite you to a dine-out series of events! Members of all ages are welcome. When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PMWhere: The Pawn Shop YVR – 1117 Granville St, VancouverCost: $5 per person This event brings together members in the Vancouver and Greater Vancouver (Lower Mainland) region. Members of the …

The PIPSC SP Lower Mainland BC Sub-Group is hosting a collaborative lunch and learn on the SP bargaining proposal.  The session will provide an overview of the proposal and an opportunity for members to ask questions. When: October 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PMWhere: Virtually via Zoom A minimum number of RSVPs is required …

The SP Lower Mainland BC Sub-Group Executive wants your input to help plan upcoming Lunch and Learn sessions. We want to make sure our events are valuable for our members. Tell us which topics, skills, and discussions interest you most. Please complete a short survey with your feedback. Workplaces with the most responses will be …

ST. JOHN’S (Newfoundland and Labrador), [Friday, October 2, 2026] — Federal scientists rallied in downtown St. John’s today to push back against Bill C-39 and warn that the federal government is weakening the science, expertise and independent institutions Canada relies on to keep people and the environment safe. Members of the Professional Institute of the …

MINUTES of Annual General Meeting – Vancouver Sub-Group of SP Group, PIPSC Rogue Gastown – The Den – 601 W Cordova St. Waterfront Station Tuesday, December 2, 2025 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM SP Sub-Group Executive Tanya Evans (Elected Oct 2024) – President (regrets) Bryan Chen (Appointed in 2025 – filling term elected in Nov …

Minutes for Lower Mainland BC SP Subgroup Executive Meeting – July 22, 2026 Date: July 22, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM Location: The Old Spaghetti Factory, 53 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1  Executive Members Tanya Evans – Regrets Tim Powers Lola Bryson – Regrets Philip Bartha Bryan Chen Marianne Quat Hugo Wong Helen Lu Special …

Date: Thursday June 11, 2026 Time: 11:55AM to 1:00PM Location: Pizzeria Libretto – Yonge & Sheppard (5000 Yonge Street, North York) ATTENDEES: REGRETS:

We invite you to the PIPSC Trivia Pizza Night mixer co-hosted by SP Lower Mainland Sub-Group, Surrey-White Rock Branch, and Vancouver Branch! We’ll be playing the Geoguessr trivia game in both solo and team formats. When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Where: Café Marie Geoguessr is a cult-classic trivia game …

The 401 Burrard SP Sub-Group is holding its Annual General Meeting on September 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the second-floor boardrooms (2B, 2C, 2D) at 401 Burrard. A free lunch from Tacofino will be provided. Please RSVP here. Elections for the 401 Burrard SP Sub-Group Executive will be held at the AGM. Up to …