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OTTAWA (Ontario) August 11, 2026 – The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is applauding the June 19, 2026,  decision by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) to award $28,000 in damages to a public servant whose request to work remotely had been wrongfully denied.  The FPSLREB found …

The implementation of the 4-day Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate is affecting members across the federal public service in different ways. While every workplace is unique, one thing is clear: your experience matters. Has RTO made it harder to find a suitable workspace? Has it created accessibility barriers, changed how your team works together, or raised health …

All members of the Ottawa Centreville Branch (OCB/Branch) of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) are cordially invited to attend and participate in the 2026 OCB Annual General Meeting (AGM), elections and dinner. Date: September 16, 2026 Time: 17:00 to 20:00 Location: Sheraton Ottawa Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa and virtually …

Want a chill way to connect with other PIPSC members and do something fun that isn’t another meeting? Join us for a couple virtual games nights on Discord this September! The round-up this time will include the following: We’ll play in a casual, beginner-friendly format – you can jump in as a player, team up, …

CP Members, You’re invited to the CP Group’s virtual session: Your Union, Your Voice, a brief introduction to your union, followed by a live Q&A with your CP National Executive.   When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET  Where: Zoom (the meeting link will be sent to registered participants after registration closes) Register now  …

PIPSC HQ – 250 Tremblay Rd Ottawa DATE: Wednesday October 8, 2025    TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. DRAFT Minutes         The Chair welcomed members to the AGM. Present: President: Madeline Blais (RMG – NAVCAN retired) Vice-President & Treasurer: Rob Wloch (CRA) Secretary & Member at Large: Xuede Chen (CRA) CRA Rep: Yannick Effe Bibang (CRA) NAVCAN …

Dear Quebec Region Member, The time has come for you to submit names for the Jacques Caron Award (Steward of the Year). We invite you to share your union steward’s outstanding achievements by clicking on the following link: Steward of the Year Nomination Form 2026 The deadline for submitting the form is Friday, September 4, 2026. For …

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026Time: 11:45AM – 1:30PMLocation: Holiday Inn Express Charlottetown 200 Capital Drive, Charlottetown, P.E To ensure that we have accurate number for attendance/food/refreshments:   Please register before September 18, 2026 at PIPSC IT Sub-Group (PEI) 2026 AGM Tickets, Tuesday, September 22  •  11:45 AM – 1:30 PM | Eventbrite Lunch and refreshments will be provided by Hotel …

I hope most of you have managed to enjoy your summer and take some well-deserved time away from the office or are planning to in the next few weeks. As always if there’s information you want shared with the membership at large or want to see something specific covered don’t hesitate to reach out to …

Purpose:  Your Executive Committee is pleased to announce the start of the 2026 election period. The call for nominations will be distributed by email on September 15, 2026. Members will have until September 29, 2026, to submit their nomination forms. Positions up for Election in 2026 The NRC-RO/RCO Group executive is seeking nominations for the …