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26 October 2020
To date, the use of Code 699 has been minimal. Those who need it – need it. It is a great disappointment that the Treasury Board has decided to change its guidance on the use of Code 699.
23 October 2020
Language of Origin - ENGLISH   THE PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF CANADA MINUTES OF THE 100th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOVEMBER 8-9, 2019
23 October 2020
RESOLUTIONS - LATE Presented to the 101st Annual General Meeting  
23 October 2020
RESOLUTIONS – POLICY Presented to the 101st Annual General Meeting  
23 October 2020
RESOLUTIONS - BUDGETARY Presented to the 101st Annual General Meeting
23 October 2020
B-1 BL 17 Term of the National Election Committee (E) Sponsor: BOD | Disposition: Carried Whereas the majority of Board Committee members serve a one year term; and
23 October 2020
101st ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DAY 2 – SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021
21 October 2020
AGM Code of Respect
21 October 2020
Rules of Procedure Presentation INTRODUCTION
21 October 2020
Union Leave with Pay Authorization Form 
20 October 2020
In April 2020, the pay centre suspended the recovery of overpayments and missed pension contributions made by the failed Phoenix pay system as a temporary measure due to COVID-19. Recoveries will restart in October 2020.
16 October 2020
In this video our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team share how your Public Service Pension works, as well as the basics of retirement security.
16 October 2020
In this video our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team share how your defined benefit pension plan works, as well as the basics of retirement security.
16 October 2020
In this video our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team share how your defined contribution pension plan works, as well as the basics of retirement security.
16 October 2020
In this video our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team share how your target benefit pension plan works, as well as the basics of retirement security.
16 October 2020
The long-awaited successor to the failed Phoenix pay system will enter a pilot project at Canadian Heritage.
8 October 2020
We are pleased to learn that the Government of Canada has reappointed Dr. Mona Nemer as the government’s Chief Science Advisor (CSA).
8 October 2020
We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new book commemorating 100 years of leading progress. Join us for an exciting virtual discussion with labour leaders.
7 October 2020
The Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) has temporarily extended certain deadlines for buybacks, financial decision making and transfers. This will give members more time to make important decisions about your pensions. The Treasury Board has extended most deadlines by 180 days.
2 October 2020
2020 AGM FACT SHEET DATE – Saturday, December 5, 2020 VIRTUAL MEETING Registration
1 October 2020
We have created a new PIPSC Pension Advisory Committee that will consult with members and pension experts to advise the president on the best ways to build, protect, and expand retirement security for our members and people in Canada.
25 September 2020
In 2020, we awarded 57 scholarships worth a total of $86,500. To date, we’ve awarded $968,500 in scholarships to 506 students. Thank you to the constituent bodies who funded scholarships in honour of PIPSC's 100th anniversary. Congratulations to all our laureates.
14 September 2020
Xiaolan Wang is a climate scientist for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) who has worked all over the world in climatology.
9 September 2020
The PIPSC Black Caucus is seeking volunteers to join the leadership team. This is your opportunity to lead and implement policies and programs that support PIPSC’s Black members.
8 September 2020
PIPSC President, Debi Daviau has reached out to all political leaders in New Brunswick to clarify their positions on issues that matter most to our members.
2 September 2020
The Women in Science project team at PIPSC developed infographics depicting the general maternity, parental and family care leave entitlements, and return to work rights, available to federal public sector employees.
27 August 2020
The Public Service Disability Insurance Plan will temporarily accept electronic forms and signatures for claims.
25 August 2020
On August 19, 2020, we sent a letter to Minister Anand demanding a stop to the office conversion process until COVID-related health issues have been eradicated from federal workplaces.
24 August 2020
The best course of action to take when determining how to manage the reopening of schools is to speak directly with your manager about your personal situation. We are working at all levels, with all unions representing workers in the federal public service, to ensure you have access to the leave you need.
24 August 2020
Delegate Count by Group and Region as of December 31st 2019 - Regular and Retired Members
20 August 2020
The PIPSC virtual AGM will be held on December 5, 2020.
14 August 2020
On August 12, the PIPSC Board of Directors met in a special session to discuss the resumption of in-person meetings of PIPSC members. After extensive discussion, the Board determined that all in-person member meetings will be suspended until the end of 2020.
10 August 2020
On June 10, 2020, PIPSC Vice-President and Science Advisory Committee Chair Norma Domey led our mobilization efforts on #ShutDownAcademia and #shutdownSTEM, an initiative developed by a multi-identity, intersectional coalition of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professionals and academics taking action for Black lives.
4 August 2020
Following the leadership of Black members, the PIPSC board has voted to create the PIPSC Black Caucus.
24 July 2020
“Public servants have gone above and beyond in the face of this crisis,” said Debi Daviau, PIPSC President. “Working parents have been faced with full time childcare duties and balancing their current workloads. It is clear that safe and accessible childcare is key to a functioning economy.”
23 July 2020
Listen to the recordings of our recent town hall for PIPSC members at provincial or separate employers hosted by President Debi Daviau.