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Positions up for Election in 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Scientific and Analysis Group (CFIA-S&A) executive is seeking nominations for the following positions: Roles and Responsibilities of an Executive Committee Member In your role as an elected official, you will help: Elected officials will be required to: Experience: The CFIA-S&A Group is looking …

In celebration of Public Service Week, the PIPSC CFIA S&A Hamilton Subgroup is hosting a pizza lunch and are Subgroup members are invited! When:  Wednesday, June 17, 2026, starting at 12:00 p.m. Where:  Large Boardroom in the CFIA Hamilton office               located at 709 Main Street West, Unit 101, Hamilton, ON, L8S 1A2 Lunch will …

The CFIA-S&A Guelph Subgroup will host our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and our Subgroup members are invited! When: Thursday June 18, 2026, starting at 5:30 pm. Where: Mandarin Restaurant @ 565 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, ON, N1K 1E9 Guest speaker: Tim Anderson (our CFIA-S&A Ontario Representative) Restaurant details: https://www.mandarinrestaurant.com/locations/guelph During the AGM, our subgroup members …

Dear S&A Members, I want to acknowledge the anxiety and uncertainty many of you are experiencing following CFIA All‑Staff Town Hall held on January 27, 2026. The government‑directed reductions, as a result of the Comprehensive Expenditure Review, and the scale of changes announced across the Agency, are significant. With approximately 1,300 employees affected — including …

The CFIA-S&A Hamilton Subgroup AGM and Holiday lunch Let’s kick off the Holiday season with our Annual Holiday Lunch! The CFIA-S&A Hamilton Subgroup will be hosting its AGM and Holiday lunch: When:  Wednesday December 10, 2025, starting at 12:00 p.m. Where:  Large boardroom at the CFIA Hamilton office, located @ 709 Main Street West, Unit …

The CFIA-S&A Hamilton Subgroup AGM and Holiday lunch Let’s kick off the Holiday season with our Annual Holiday Lunch! The CFIA-S&A Hamilton Subgroup will be hosting its AGM and Holiday lunch: When:  Wednesday December 10, 2025, starting at 12:00 p.m. Where:  Large boardroom at the CFIA Hamilton office, located @ 709 Main Street West, Unit …

CFIA-S&A Guelph subgroup Annual Holiday Dinner  The PIPSC CFIA-S&A Guelph subgroup will be hosting its annual Holiday dinner event.  Join us for an evening of good food and great company as our subgroup celebrates the season together. When: Thursday December 11, 2025, starting at 5 pm. Where: Café Greek Garden Restaurant, 497 York Road, Guelph, ON N1E …

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – MST| 6:30 PM – CST Location: Virtual (Zoom) | Duration: ~1 hour The AGM will provide updates on Sub-group activities and plans for the upcoming year. A prize draw will be held, and all attending members will receive a small appreciation gift. Registration: Register by December …

The CFIA-S&A election committee has verified the results for the 2025 elections. 215 ballots were cast in the election. The following candidates have been elected to the CFIA-S&A executive, and will take office immediately: Shova Dhar – Atlantic Representative (3-year term) – Acclaimed Anonymous  – Ontario Representative (3-year term) – Acclaimed Hussein Hussein – NCR …

In accordance with its By-Law 8, the CFIA-S&A Group will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 12 to 1:30 pm ET.   The CFIA-S&A AGM is a forum to provide direction to your Group Executive. All regular members of the group are eligible to attend and speak at the AGM. Only delegates …