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Ottawa (Ontario), June 1,  2026 – Federal scientists are entering a new round of bargaining, warning that continued cuts to public science are weakening Canada’s scientific capacity and increasing risks for Canadians. The Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) Group, represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), has formally launched …

YOU ARE INVITED TO The CP Group Toronto Subgroup Public Service Week lunch event between 12:00 to 1:00pm at any ONE of the following locations: 151 Yonge St., Toronto, 3rd Floor Boardroom on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. OR 4900 Yonge St., Toronto, 2nd Floor area Wednesday, June 17th, 2026. OR 180 Queen St., Toronto, 9th Floor Boardroom on Thursday, June …

A Special General Meeting is being held on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 PM to elect the following members to the AFS Toronto Centre Subgroup, whose term will commence at the end of this Special General meeting: This meeting is necessary due to the PIPSC Election Committee nullifying the results of the 2025 AFS Toronto …

The SP Group has initiated the bargaining process. Learn more about what to expect in this round of bargaining.  In accordance with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act (FPSLRA), the bargaining team has formally initiated the process leading to the next round of negotiations with the Treasury Board. On May 28, we served notice …

April 23, 2026 Executive Meeting – Yukon Branch 1. Call to Order2. Approval of Agenda3. Review Meeting Schedule for the Yeara) April, August, November (after Steward Council)b) Branch AGM – est. mid-November4. Executive Reportsa) President’s Report (e.g., meetings, larger union updates) – Noneb) Treasurer’s Report (current bank balance, recent expenses, upcoming expected costs) – Bank …