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In the interest of transparency, the NR Group Executive is sharing the vote counts for the 2026 NR Group Elections. The Atlantic representative was acclaimed as there was only one candidate. The BC/Yukon and Quebec regional positions were decided using the first past the post option in the election system. For the NCR regional representatives, voters could …

The National Research Council – Research Officer/Research Council Officers (NRC-RO/RCO) Group Executive is seeking nominations for the following positions: Submit your nomination by September 29, 2026, using the form below. Members are encouraged to participate in this union leadership opportunity. Please disconnect from the government’s VPN and use a personal device in order to ensure …

All St. John’s subgroup members are invited to join us for the upcoming 2026 AGM. The draft by-laws can be found here. Time and date: 1700-1900, Thursday, October 8, 2026Location: MIX apartment building: Social Room, 345 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, NL Limited parking permits available (members can contact me to request one) Food and drinks …

The Halifax NR Sub-Group will hold its 2026 Annual General meeting on Wednesday, 21 Oct 2026 at the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse at 5136 Prince Street Halifax, NS from 5:00 -7:30 PM. https://www.oldtriangle.com/welcome Dinner will be provided along with refreshment and door prizes. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow professionals from different …

Join the PIPSC GTA Branch for a fun day at the Toronto Zoo! Explore the animals and enjoy time with family and friends. Date:            Sunday, October 18, 2026Time:            9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location:      Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto We are offering 2 free admission tickets per PIPSC GTA Branch member.  If …

Quebec City, September 14, 2026 — As they prepare to begin a new round of bargaining amidst sweeping budget cuts, federal researchers and scientists are demonstrating today in front of the Quebec Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, located on Hochelaga Boulevard in Quebec City, to support federal science and research operations that …

What Has Been Happening Your NR Bargaining Team has been actively preparing for the next round of collective bargaining. The current NR collective agreement expires September 30, 2026. While the agreement will have expired, its terms and conditions of employment will remain in effect during bargaining in accordance with the statutory freeze provisions of the …

If you are interested in participating as Chair, Member, or Friend on a standing committee of the Board for 2027, you are invited to submit your expression of interest by completing the prescribed form by the deadline of Monday, October 5, 2026.  Committees of the Board● By-laws and Policies Committee ● Elections Appeals Committee ● Elections Committee …

RMG Vancouver Island Chapter – Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026Time: 3 PM to 5 PMLocation: Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Road, Victoria, B.C.RSVP to: robertmacdonald@pipsc.ca by Thursday, October 8, 2026. Note: The Victoria Branch AGM being held at the same venue immediately after this event! Ifyou would …

The NR National Executive is excited to officially launch the NR National Young Professionals Network (YPN)! This is a new initiative created to connect, support, and empower members across the NR group. This network is focused on career stage, not age, and is open to members who are early in their careers or who have been part of …