News & Issues

PIPSC thanks Alex Benay for his years of service. His departure comes days after the Auditor General confirmed the Phoenix pay system remains in crisis, raising serious concerns about the path forward.

The WFA process can be stressful and overwhelming. Here’s what you should know and the resources available to help.

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is raising serious concerns following the Government of New Brunswick’s March 17, 2026, budget, which outlines significant reductions to public services, including privatization. While the government suggests these reductions will occur through attrition, PIPSC emphasizes that cuts by attrition are still cuts, and will have real impacts on services New Brunswickers rely on.

At the PIPSC Annual General Meeting on December 12 and 13, 2025, the following amendments to the Institute's by-laws were carried:

Federal scientists are rallying on Parliament Hill to make our work visible and show Canadians what’s at stake.

On March 12, PIPSC President Sean O’Reilly appeared before the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) as part of its study of the federal government’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER).

Murray Perrett is an Area Fisheries Manager with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland.

Sean O'Reilly will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates as part of its study of the federal government’s Comprehensive Expenditure Review.

This op-ed by PIPSC President Sean O’Reilly was published in the Hill Times.

The 2026 Legacy Foundation Scholarships are now open and accepting applications.

This International Women’s Day, join the PIPSC Women’s Caucus and EDIA Working Group for a discussion about gender equity with Eliza Reid, best-selling author, gender equity advocate, and former first lady of Iceland.

We are looking for volunteers who have a passion for Canada’s labour movement and are willing to commit to the full duration of the 3-year term on behalf of PIPSC.

We're updating the website and member portal to help you find information faster and connect you with your union with more confidence.

Join us for PIPSC Regional Lobby Week in March 2026. We’re looking for members across Canada who are willing to volunteer to meet their MPs and share the stories of how these cuts are putting Canadians at risk and how RTO mandates will make things worse. Can you help us? Lobby Dates: March 30 to April 2

Ten years after the launch of the Phoenix pay system, PIPSC is warning that the crisis is not over and that similar failures could occur again if the federal government does not rebuild internal expertise.

A decade after its launch, the Phoenix pay system remains unresolved and has cost taxpayers billions. PIPSC’s new report examines what went wrong, and why weakening public sector expertise puts Canadians at risk.

PIPSC has filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board. The complaint responds to the federal government’s decision to impose a new in-office mandate while collective bargaining is underway.

Against the backdrop of a Canadian dining table set with commonly recalled food products, food safety professionals warned today that federal cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are weakening Canada’s ability to prevent foodborne illness.

The National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive has been updated to reflect employees’ travel-related needs.

In Ottawa downtown on Friday, PIPSC will stage a striking public installation to show what federal cuts to food safety really mean for Canadians.

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is calling on the federal government to ground any Return to Office (RTO), and we need your help to make it happen.

PIPSC 101: Webinar Recording

PIPSC is demanding that the government explain why workers are being ordered back into offices now, despite years of demonstrated productivity and evidence on how remote work supports recruitment and retention.

The Legacy Foundation awards post-secondary education scholarships to the children and grandchildren of both regular and retired PIPSC members. Its mission is to promote professionalism and service to the community and the country.

“These cuts don’t just affect public servants – they affect every Canadian who eats,” said Sean O’Reilly, President of PIPSC. “When you strip away food safety research, inspection capacity, and emergency coordination, you increase the risk that disease or contamination goes undetected until people are already sick.”

President Sean O’Reilly is hosting a town hall on Tuesday, February 10, at 12 PM ET to answer your pressing questions and provide tools and resources to help you understand your rights under the Collective Agreement and WFA Policy. Please register for the session if you plan to attend.

PIPSC stewards are the first line of contact for members when facing Workforce Adjustment (WFA) situations. Resources are available below to help you learn more about WFA and ways to support members.

“PIPSC: Our Union” is an online course for new and long-term members who want to understand the services we provide, how we represent our members’ interests, and how you can get involved to strengthen our community and drive positive change.

Frequently asked questions for Workforce adjustment (WFA) as it applies to PIPSC Members at NRC.

PIPSC is warning that cuts announced this week to key federal science-based departments will weaken Canada’s ability to prevent disasters, respond to emergencies, and protect public safety and the environment.

If you missed our Work Force Adjustment (WFA) webinars, the recordings and resources are now available.

Deep workforce cuts at Health Canada will weaken the systems Canadians rely on to ensure the safety of their food, medications, and medical devices, warns PIPSC, following confirmation that hundreds of specialized scientific, regulatory, and consumer safety jobs are being eliminated.

This week saw major waves of workforce cuts at Shared Services Canada and Statistics Canada, dealing a serious blow to Canada’s digital and information infrastructure.

With increased WFA activity expected, PIPSC is offering a series of focused webinars to help members understand their rights, options, and supports at each stage of the process.

The Employment Transition Policy (ETP) governs the rights and obligations of indeterminate employees at CFIA whose positions may be eliminated as a result of organizational or operational changes. The ETP aims to maximize opportunities for continuous employment within the Agency.

Federal departments are issuing workforce reduction notices on a scale not seen in decades, raising serious concerns about the federal government’s ability to deliver public services Canadians rely on.