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Opinion by Sean O’Reilly originally published in The Hill Times on November 4, 2026. Apparently, the secret to building a stronger Canadian economy is putting environmental scientists on a stopwatch. That’s the logic behind Bill C-39 legislation, the Building Canada Strong Act, that proposes to compress federal impact assessments and decisions into a single year, …

Join your fellow members for a festive holiday lunch gathering! Celebrate the season with great food, wonderful company, and an incredible selection of dishes. DETAILS: When:             Sunday, December 6, 2026 Where:            Asian Buffet Location:        9125 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary AB T2J 3G8 Time Slots and Sign-In Choose one of the following two …

View the pdf version. From the President’s Desk Dear Members, I hope all of you are enjoyed the Summer and had to chance to take some time off from work. For many of us, it’s been a difficult Fall with the four days per week Return-to-Office Mandate combined with challenging commutes and rapidly shifting government …

You’re invited to join the CP Vancouver Sub-Group for a paint night featuring a winter polar bear theme! A light meal will be served.  When: Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM PDT  Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148, 4350 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2J9 Free street parking is available. Each member may request …

This FAQ is for PIPSC members appointed for a specified period (term employees) in the core public administration, where the Treasury Board is the employer. Members employed by separate agencies, such as the Canada Revenue Agency, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or the National Research Council, are covered by their own collective agreements and employer …

Tired of doom scrolling on your phone? Want to finally finish that book on your shelf?  Join the AFS Burnaby Sub-Group and Young Professionals Committee (YPC) for All Booked Up: A Reading Social at the Bunny Café! Spend some time reading and connecting with fellow PIPSC members while enjoying the company of adorable rescue bunnies. …

Your collective agreement expired on September 30, 2026. We’re preparing for the next round of bargaining by forming the CMN Group Bargaining Team.  We are accepting nominations for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 positions. This is an opportunity to deepen your engagement with the union, actively participate in the negotiations process, …

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You’re invited to the Vancouver CRA Branch Winter Bowling Social. Join us for 2 hours of cosmic bowling and pizza. Beginners are welcome! Members can choose 1 event to attend. When: Friday, December 11 or 18 (pick one) from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Rev’s Bowling, 5502 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, CA V5B 2Z8 For …

All IT member in good standing in southern Vancouver Island are invited to the South Vancouver Island IT Sub-Group’s Annual General Meeting(AGM). Join fellow IT members for a free dinner and hear from guest speaker Dave Sutherland, PIPSC Vice-President. When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, starting at 5:30 PMWhere: Milestones, 812 Wharf St, Victoria  Please confirm …