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The federal government’s decision to abandon its planned changes to Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA) removes one immediate threat to endangered species. But it does nothing to address the threat to them posed under the Building Canada Strong Act (Bill C-39) or the cuts to the scientists and experts responsible for making those protections …

Dear Member, The Retired Members Guild, NCR Chapter, is holding its Annual General Meeting.  Elections to the RMG NCR Chapter Executive will take place at the AGM. When: November 19, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Where: Mandarin Restaurant, 290 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, ON K2E 0B7 To register, please contact Marielle Nadon …

Location: Igloo Beverage RoomSeptember 28, 2026 @ 5:30 PM  MINUTES  Members in attendance (including members of the current executive): 16  Other guests in attendance: Lori Rowe, attending on behalf of Chris Roach, Atlantic  Region AFS Representative.  1. Welcome   Kelly MacKinnon welcomed everyone, and brought the meeting to order at 5:40 PM.  • Kelly MacKinnon chaired …

Save the Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 Treat yourself to an evening of relaxation with your local SH Saint John NB sub-group! Join us for a rejuvenating Manicure or Pedicure session at Amara Day Spa, located at 41 Fashion Drive, Saint John.  Site Web : Amara Day Spa – Saint John  Time Slots Available:  About Amara Day SpaAmara Day …

In 2026, we awarded 52 scholarships. Thank you to our members and corporate sponsors. Congratulations to all our laureates. $7,000 scholarship – Laureen Allan Memorial $6,000 scholarship – Master’s/Doctorate scholarship $3,500 scholarships You can help us support a new generation of young professionals and make a difference in their lives.

Annual General Meeting Featuring Guest Speakers: Doug Mason – President AFS Group John Purdie – Director Ontario Region Charlie Rose – National Association of Federal Retirees Monday November 9, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Royal Canadian Slovak Legion 801 Atlantic Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Meeting to follow dinner. • If …

To all Proud IT Members, This is not a typical bargaining update. Contrary to your bargaining team’s expectation, the Treasury Board has still not tabled a pay proposal as of the October 6–7 session. This is unacceptable and disrespectful. We’re asking you to join us and demand better from TBS. We need your help to …

When: November 26, 2026  from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET.Where: Rogers Centre 55 Colonel By Drive Ottawa ON K1N 9J2 The National Retired Members Guild (RMG) is holding its 2026 Annual General Meeting. All members of the Guild are cordially invited. The meeting will be hybrid, to allow all members an opportunity to participate …

The SP Group Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board on September 16 and 17. Both sides presented their proposals and had an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification.  On September 16 and 17, your bargaining team, along with almost 3 dozen interested SP Group members, met with Treasury Board for the first time.  The …

We are excited to invite you to a dine-out series of events! Members of all ages are welcome. When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PMWhere: The Pawn Shop YVR – 1117 Granville St, VancouverCost: $5 per person This event brings together members in the Vancouver and Greater Vancouver (Lower Mainland) region. Members of the …