News & Issues

Statement from President Debi Daviau on the mass grave found in Kamloops, B.C.

June is Indigenous History Month, and we’re ready to share knowledge, engage and listen.

On May 13, 2021, PIPSC President Debi Daviau appeared before the Senate Committee on Social Affairs (SOCI) to provide our feedback on how changes to certain provisions of Bill C-30, the Budget Implementation Act, 2021, may help eliminate the barriers that affect equity-seeking groups in the federal public service.

Apply to participate in our 2021 Women in Science Virtual Learning Lab by June 14, 2021.

The RCMP Commissioner refuses to intervene to address Computer Personnel (CP) retro pay delays.

On May 10, 2021, PIPSC President Debi Daviau appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) to discuss the government’s handling of the pandemic’s impact on its employees.

On May 6, 2021 PIPSC President Debi Daviau and Economist Ryan Campbell testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) about the fight against tax evasion.

With this new PIPSC initiative, members will be able to access evidence-based research and insight on how their careers are changing. It will recommend relevant and accessible training opportunities to keep members ahead of changes in their jobs.

Delegates will debate the remaining resolutions from the 2020 AGM.

After 3 years of stalling, the Treasury Board has finally come to the table to begin discussing changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP). In collaboration with other unions and retiree representatives, we have presented our proposal to the employer. Learn more about our recommendations.

Eric Hortop is a steward and bargaining team member who works to make a positive change in our public service.

Canada Revenue Agency professionals will continue to administer Quebec federal income tax declarations.

PIPSC is saddened to learn of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Dr. Mehran Alaee. Mehran’s commitment to PIPSC members was deep and unwavering. We will miss him very much.

Managers should be flexible to allow you to get the earliest possible vaccine appointment once you’re eligible in your province or territory.

Too many federal frontline workers are still waiting for the vaccine. Treasury Board must step up to ensure their workers are quickly vaccinated.

Budget 2021 makes ambitious steps for childcare but has left out important measures for tax fairness.

On April 9, 2021 President Debi Daviau wrote to RCMP Commissioner Lucki, urging her to intervene and direct that the retroactive payments for Computer Personnel members be processed as soon as possible.

PIPSC President Debi Daviau is joined by the President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Linda Silas, to discuss this important issue and explain how you can take action.

Learn how to calculate your Public Service Pension Plan pension.

The Institute is saddened to learn of the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Valérie Nguyen. Valérie’s commitment to Institute members was deep and unwavering. We will miss her very much.

Watch our Women’s Day webinar where we examine the impacts of Treasury Board’s discriminatory restrictions on code 699.

Public sector unions are coming together in solidarity to urge the provincial government to lead New Brunswick’s economic recovery by investing to improve public services. Together, our organizations represent 1 in 6 New Brunswick workers.

Government outsourcing deepens gender inequity across Canada’s public service, shows a new report by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC).

Government outsourcing deepens gender inequity across Canada's public service. In IT, lucrative contracts are doled out to a male-dominant industry that has notoriously struggled with gender equity.

The Institute is saddened to report the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Shirley Gillette. Shirley’s commitment to Institute members was deep and unwavering. We will miss her very much.

The $400 compensatory sum for the extended implementation period of your retro pay will increase to $500.

We concluded negotiations that add a top-up payment of up to $1000 to your Phoenix compensation, and more if your annual salary is under $78,264.

The Women in Public Sector Science Toolkit is a living library of resources, tools and best practices. All with the aim of advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in public sector science.

Michelle saw baby guppies in her childhood aquarium and immediately fell in love with biology. After attending university to study science, Michelle was hired to work in the Experimental Lakes Area and kicked off her career in environmental studies and fieldwork.

On February 23, 2021, President Debi Daviau testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance about our concerns with Bill C-224, which would create a single tax return for Quebecers to be processed by Revenu Québec.

President Debi Daviau has written to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Commissioner Bob Hamilton regarding its recent decision to hire a third-party contractor to answer questions from taxpayers.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has referred to the upcoming budget as the “the most significant one of our lifetimes.” The stakes are high; we want to ensure this budget works for PIPSC members and all Canadians.

The government is planning legislation to ensure greater diversity and inclusion in the federal public service, including at the highest administrative levels.

Bill C-224 aims to create a single tax return administered by Revenu Québec. We oppose and are actively working to stop this bill.

On January 26, 2021, senior Shared Services Canada and Treasury Board executives updated the PIPSC Board of Directors and Advisory Council on NextGen’s progress.

Mahammadu has studied and worked in veterinary medicine all over the world, from Ghana to Australia. Today, he is a PIPSC member and veterinarian working in Berwick, Nova Scotia.