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You’re invited for a march through Toronto in this year’s Labour Day Parade. All Participants including your guests will receive free entry to the CNE upon completing the parade. When: Monday, September 7, 2026 Where: Starting at Dundas and University, on the east curbside of University Avenue North from Armoury Street to Dundas St. W. …

The Executives of the Toronto Centre Sub-group and Branch are pleased to extend a warm invitation to all members designated to report physically at 25 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, to attend our upcoming Summer Member Appreciation Event. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Venue: Union Social Eatery …

Opening Remarks The Acting Commissioner (A/CO), Jean-François Fortin, welcomed participants to the meeting and shared his gratitude for the opportunity to continue working together in his interim role. He expressed his appreciation for the Agency’s ongoing collaboration with the Audit, Financial and Scientific (AFS) Group and emphasized the importance of maintaining constructive union-management relations. He …

You’re invited to the CP Vancouver Sub-Group AGM.   All CP Group members (regular and retired) are invited to attend the AGM; only regular members can participate in the election of the Vancouver CP Sub-Group Executives.  When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM Where: TBD – Downtown Vancouver; location will be shared …

You are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SP Lower Mainland BC Sub-Group. Rob MacDonald, former BC-Yukon Regional Director, will be guest-speaking.  When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Bin 4 Burger Lounge, 2350 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BC Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 9, 2026. …

Minutes for Lower Mainland BC SP Sub Group Executive Meeting – Jun 24, 2026 Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Personas Patio Restaurant and Lounge, 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby, B.C.  Executive Members Tanya Evans – Regrets Tim Powers Lola Bryson – Regrets Philip Bartha Bryan Chen Marianne Quat Hugo Wong Helen Lu Special …

The CP Group Bargaining Team will meet with the Employer on August 26 to 27, 2026, to exchange bargaining proposals. This marks the official start of negotiations to renew our collective agreement. At this meeting, both parties will present their non-monetary proposals. Monetary proposals will be exchanged later in the bargaining process. We will share …

You’re invited to a Vancouver Branch Hike! The Vancouver Branch is planning the third hike of our summer hike series, to Hollyburn Peak on Cypress Mountain. When: Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 AM PT Where: Meetup location will be provided to confirmed participants The hike is approximately 8 km with 429 metres of elevation gain, …

Positions up for Election in 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Scientific and Analysis Group (CFIA-S&A) executive is seeking nominations for the following positions: Roles and Responsibilities of an Executive Committee Member In your role as an elected official, you will help: Elected officials will be required to: Experience: The CFIA-S&A Group is looking …

Held in Belleville, May 27, 2025 Executives in Attendance:Bevin Stephenson   PresidentDebbie Butler          Vice-PresidentKevin Brunet            TreasurerHazra Hosein          SecretaryDan Weaver            Member-at-LargeLisa Shears             Member-at-LargeJamie Buell             Member-at-LargeShelley Shanessy    Member-at-LargeZarin Bari                 Member-at-LargeDenise Martin         Member-at-Large Regrets;       DiscussionAction ByWelcome Remarks          Meeting called to order 6:20pm            Bevin welcomed all those who could attend in person,                 provided land acknowledgementPresidentApproval of Amended AgendaAmendment – to read 4 …