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Mario Ostiguy passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 66. A long‑time employee and union steward at the Laval Tax Service Office he was known for his dedication, strong sense of responsibility, and unwavering commitment to his colleagues. He carried out all his duties with competence and loyalty. His perseverance and passion …

Ottawa, May 11, 2026 — PIPSC has learned that the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is actively seeking to lease more office space to implement the federal government’s four-day return-to-office mandate, as it does not have enough room for employees in most of its locations. The government is literally looking for more office …

Date: Tuesday, June 02, 2026. Location:  Private room in The New Desi Zaiqa Restaurant, inside Collingwood Mall,  2121 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1H2 (free parking available). REGISTRATION   5:30 PM BUSINESS MEETING  6:00 PM TENTATIVE AGENDA RVSP to mmikhail@pipsc.ca by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.  Please include your PIPSC Membership Number,PIPSC Sub Group, and workplace information. …

Dear colleagues and friends, This year’s mental health week, taking place from May 4 to 10, 2026, under the theme, “Come Together, Canada,” encourages small, everyday actions that strengthen connections and highlights the role we all play in supporting mental health through connection. At ECCC, we share the responsibility of building a psychologically safe environment. We invite …

The CFIA-S&A Guelph Subgroup will host our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and our Subgroup members are invited! When: Thursday June 18, 2026, starting at 5:30 pm. Where: Mandarin Restaurant @ 565 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, ON, N1K 1E9 Guest speaker: Tim Anderson (our CFIA-S&A Ontario Representative) Restaurant details: https://www.mandarinrestaurant.com/locations/guelph During the AGM, our subgroup members …