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Budget 2026 promises a stronger, more competitive Canada, but the public service professionals needed to deliver those ambitions appear to be an afterthought. The government is asking more of a shrinking public service, with little reassurance for PIPSC members facing growing workloads, job insecurity and the loss of internal expertise. The budget also raises new …

You’re invited to the Victoria Branch and Victoria CRA bowling event! When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 13:30 PM PCTWhere: Langford Lanes, 1097 Langford Pkwy, Victoria, BC, V9B 0A5 This event is open to all Victoria Branch and Victoria CRA members and their families. Lunch and beverages will be provided. RSVP here …

Location: 250 Tremblay PIPSC HQ Date: December 11, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM           Registration            6:30 PM to 8:30 PM           Meeting and Dinner Meeting AGENDA 1. Introduction of Executive and Special Guests 2. Motion to Adopt the Agenda 3. Observance of Moment of Silence …

Your NRC-RO/RCO Bargaining Team is preparing for the next round of negotiations. Here’s an update on the work underway. Your NRC-RO/RCO Bargaining Team met on October 20 and 21 to finalize our non-monetary bargaining proposals and continue preparing for the upcoming round of negotiations. We also hosted a bargaining information webinar. Thank you to the …

We have several updates to share as we prepare for the upcoming round of bargaining. Notice to bargain served The Notice to Bargain has been served, which means terms and conditions of employment are frozen under applicable legislation. Members’ priorities We have received the results of the bargaining survey. Members identified several key priorities, including …

On October 27th, 2026, your WRH-RT Bargaining Team signed a tentative agreement with the employer, concluding this round of bargaining.  Your PIPSC WRH RT Bargaining Team is pleased to share the details of the tentative agreement reached with the hospital which will have an expiry date of September 30, 2027. Your bargaining team was successful …

Guelph/Kitchener Branch & Kitchener AFS Subgroup invites members to attend our Holiday Social Dinner When: Tuesday December 1, 2026 Doors open at 5pm Dinner @ 6pm RSVP to:  kwafsmember@gmail.com Location: Golf Steak House:  598 Lancaster St W, Kitchener (Ballroom) **NOTE: This event will have a CASH BAR** Please reply by November 25 to reserve your …

 June 26, 2026 Rocky Crest Resort, McTier ON Social Media & Newsletter Liaison – L. Fuller, F. Akol 5. Review of Planning document 6. Signing Authorities 7. Round Table

We want to share important information about the Early Retirement Incentive (ERI), including the deadline to retire with an unreduced pension. January 19, 2027, is the end date of the ERI program and the latest possible retirement date under the initiative. To receive an unreduced pension, your last day of employment must be no later …

OTTAWA (Ontario), November 5, 2026 — Today’s federal budget promises a stronger, more resilient Canada while continuing to cut the public service expertise needed to deliver it, warns the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC). “We support the ambition to build a stronger Canada,” said PIPSC President Sean O’Reilly. “But the government …