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Magali Merkx‑Jacques is an Analyst in Planning & Policy at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). She works for the Office of the Vice‑President for Emerging Technologies – a role central to shaping Canada’s scientific and innovation agenda. In a world of rapid change and emerging threats, her work ensures Canada’s scientific foundations remain forward-looking, …

Ottawa, April 10, 2026 — Federal public service professionals met with Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country during the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada’s (PIPSC) recent Lobby Week, bringing frontline expertise into conversations about the future of critical public services. PIPSC members held 56 meetings with MPs from all major parties, …

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is a Canadian labour organization that brings together national and international unions, provincial and territorial federations of labour and community-based labour councils to represent over 3 million workers. The Labour College of Canada (LCC), a year-long educational curriculum bringing together Canadian labour leaders, is a program offered by the CLC. …

VP Katie Francis’ Report on Participation at the 2026 Broadbent Progress Summit and Emerging Leaders Program The Broadbent Institute is a non-partisan, Canadian social democratic think-tank founded by Ed Broadbent in 2011. It produces research, convenes progressive dialogues, and trains organizations to advance social justice and equality.  Every year, the Broadbent Institute hosts a Progress …

Essex-Kent Branch and SH Sub-Group Annual General Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 SH Meeting – SH Members only:   Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Branch Meeting – All PIPSC Members   Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: John D. Bradley Convention Centre 565, rue Richmond, Chatham (Ontario) Dinner: Buffet, with chicken, beef, pasta and salad RSVP: Essex-Kent@PIPSC.CA by April 20, 2026 …