News & Issues

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada joins millions of Canadians this morning in grieving the passing of former federal politician and tireless supporter of working Canadians, Ed Broadbent.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pam Kubicz (Pam Davies). Her vibrant personality and positive aura left a lasting impression on many of us, and she will be deeply missed.

Following over two decades with Sunlife as a service provider, the Government of Canada has awarded the contract to administer the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) to the Canada Life Assurance Company (Canada Life).

PIPSC stands in solidarity with our peers striking with Front commun. We encourage our members to show support and join a picket with our Quebec peers during their unpaid breaks or outside of working hours.

PIPSC President Jennifer Carr is proud to be part of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) delegation attending 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC – more commonly referred to as COP28.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Paul Skinner passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at age 68. Paul was surrounded by family including his wife Anna, and daughters Marena and Melanie.

PIPSC concluded its landmark national convention today, marking a significant milestone in the union's journey towards becoming a 'beacon of progress' and preparing for the future in the labour landscape.

Watch the Convention/AGM 2023 Highlights video. President Jennifer Carr thanked delegates, facilitators, speakers, and staff for their contributions to the success of the PIPSC Convention 2023 and 104th Annual General Meeting.

Delegates viewed a video update on the Institute’s Legacy Foundation, including brief profiles of this year’s scholarship laureates.

AGM delegates were pleased to welcome two of Turtle Island’s leading Indigenous and LGBTQ2s+ advocates, Dr. James Makokis & Anthony Johnson, to learn about active allyship.

AGM delegates welcomed with open hearts and minds, Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, former Member of Parliament, lawyer, advocate, and leader among Canada’s Indigenous Peoples to have an important conversation on achieving justice and reconciliation.

On the third day of its national convention, PIPSC presented the findings of a comprehensive study aimed at understanding and contextualizing the union's involvement in colonial institutions, policies, and programs that have adversely affected Indigenous peoples.

The “Steward of the Year” award acknowledges those who have gone “above and beyond” their duties to assist members and who have made extraordinary contributions to the Institute.

President Jenn Carr presented awards to deserving Institute members for their exemplary and inspiring leadership and thanked the members of the Award Selection Panel for reviewing the nominations and for recommending these laureates.

AGM delegates welcomed, friend of the union, Alexandre Boulerice, Member of Parliament and NDP Labour critic, to openly discuss the ways to protect public services, defend union and human rights, and make sure we live in a just and equitable society.

On the second day of its national convention, PIPSC has unveiled 'Navigar,' an innovative online skills development tool designed to assist members in adapting to the rapidly evolving workplace impacted by AI and machine learning.

AGM delegates were happy to welcome Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) at the Convention. Her message inspired solidarity between unions and a strong way forward for the working class.

At our historic first-ever convention, PIPSC President Jenn Carr delivered a speech about our union’s immense pride in charting a new course.

2023 AGM delegates stood for moment of silence to honour their colleagues who had passed away since the 2022 AGM.

On Sunday, November 26, 2023, AGM Chair Paul Cardegna called the 104th Annual General Meeting to order with a warm welcome to the more than 800 delegates.

PIPSC opened its first-ever national convention, a historic gathering under the theme "Ready for the Future", where over 800 members from across the country are coming together to shape the future of their union.

The live streaming will start at 8:30am. If you would like to join, please register ahead of time by emailing it@pipsc.ca.

The government spending review found more savings than expected but there is no indication they intend to reduce the amount wasted on costly IT consulting. Now is the time for the government to hone in on our recommendations and work to develop a long-term, strategic approach to IT within the government.

With the announcement by the Front commun intersyndical du secteur public québécois that a second strike sequence will take place from November 21 to 23, and the announcement by the Fédération autonome de l'enseignement (FAE) that an indefinite strike may be called as of November 23, the closure

Presented to the PIPSC 104 Annual General Meeting L-1 - Right-Sizing Approach to Languages (E) Sponsored by Chalk River Professional Employees Group Executive | Disposition: Withdrawn

Agenda Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM

We add our support to calls for a ceasefire and stand up to any expression of hatred within our communities.

PIPSC has put out a detailed guide for members of the Public Service Healthcare Plan to help navigate some of the more complex plan changes and explain the appeals processes when a claim is denied.  Members are enc

In my role as President, my primary focus this year has been on key priority areas that align ensuring PIPSC is a member-centric organization prepared to address the forthcoming challenges.

Updates to FAQ   Your RCMP CM Bargaining Team met with the Treasury Board Bargaining Team to further discuss each other's proposals on October 17-18th.   

Presented to the PIPSC 104th Annual General Meeting F-11 - Inclusive Accommodation of Members with Disabilities during AGMs (E) Sponsored by member Jennie Esnard (Seconded by Stacy McLar

Presented to the PIPSC 104th Annual General Meeting F-6 – Policy on Family Care (E) Sponsored by RE Group | Disposition: Carried as Amended WHEREAS t

Presented to the PIPSC 104th Annual General Meeting F-1 Audited Financial Statements Sponsored by the Board of Directors | Disposition: Carried Be it resolved that the 2023 AGM receiv

Presented to the PIPSC 104th Annual General Meeting B-3 - Composition of Finance Committee (E) Sponsored by the Advisory Council | Disposition: Defeated  Where

2023 AGM Resolutions

Live stream of the PIPSC convention 2023, including the Annual General Meeting