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Behind the language of “discipline” and “modernization” lurks the most significant downsizing of Canada’s public service since the 1990s – with 40,000 positions being eliminated by 2028. While it is not yet clear what exactly will get cut, it is clear that cuts will result in losses of key public goods, particularly in environmental monitoring, data collection, and applied research.

In 2025, we awarded 41 scholarships to laureates. Thank you to our members and corporate sponsors. Congratulations to all our laureates.

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) warns that today’s federal budget cuts, which aim to cut upwards of 40,000 public sector jobs, go far beyond “efficiency” and will hit critical services Canadians count on every day.

President O’Reilly will be available for comment on how Budget 2025 could impact Canada’s public service and the programs Canadians rely on.

Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM  Minutes of the 2024 AGM 

In a deeply disappointing move - and to avoid good faith bargaining - the Premier of Alberta has used the notwithstanding clause to force Alberta's 51,000 teachers back to work. PIPSC proudly stands in solidarity with the Albert’s teachers. As a labour movement we must stand up for our right to bargain, strike and organize.

The federal government is expected to table its next budget on November 4, against the backdrop of a comprehensive expenditure review proposing the deepest cuts to the federal public service in a generation.

Presented to the PIPSC 106th Annual General Meeting Please note: 

Presented to the PIPSC 106th Annual General Meeting Please note: 

Presented to the PIPSC 106th Annual General Meeting Please note: 

2025 AGM Resolutions

This report makes it clear: cuts compromise the quality of services Canadians count on - leading to longer wait times, reduced access to vital information, and growing frustration for those who need help.

The PIPSC Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Working Group invites members to the webinar: Menopause in the Workplace

A science roadmap for Canada’s future: lessons from a decade of federal scientists’ voices

A new PIPSC's report highlights significant warning signs in Canada’s federal public science system – and urges renewed investment to ensure long-term resilience, not more cuts.

The revival of the Bargaining Conference after several years was a great success. From September 9 to 11, 2025, bargaining team members from the Core Federal Public Service and selected agencies took part in an informative and collaborative training experience.

Frequently asked questions on recent work force adjustment at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). The Work Force Adjustment (WFA) Policy is in place to maximize employment opportunities for indeterminate employees affected by WFA at OSFI and outlines the rights, responsibilities, and entitlements of employees in a WFA situation – in addition to the collective agreement.

Pending spending cuts to the public service will have lasting effects on Canadians. PIPSC members make a difference in shaping a stronger and better Canada. These cuts will hurt Canadians. Tell us about how your work makes a difference in Canadians’ lives.

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

Alberta's 51,000 teachers have taken a stand for labour rights and our children's education, demanding reasonable compensation, support for classroom complexity and caps on class size. Their wages have lagged behind inflation rates for far too long and they are asked to do more with less on a daily basis.

A live stream of the PIPSC AGM 2025 will be available to members in good standing. The live stream will be of the main plenary and AGM business only. 

The Legault government is considering legislation that would make some union dues optional and impose new rules on governance. PIPSC strongly opposes this interference.

The government’s cuts to Canada Post are an attack on good jobs and the services Canadians rely on. PIPSC stands in solidarity with CUPW members taking strike action to defend universal, accessible, and modern postal services. An attack on one public service is an attack on all.

If you’re facing a WFA situation, PIPSC is here for you. You’re invited to a webinar about Work Force Adjustments in the public service and how they may affect you.

The NBCC Group have ratified a five-year collective agreement that delivers pay parity with Crown Prosecutors and ends a compensation crisis that saw legal costs spiral out of control.

The 2025 Legacy Foundation scholarship application process is closed.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day gathering

The government billed its partnership as a “Made in Canada” innovation, but PIPSC has serious concerns about the secretive implementation, lack of union consultation, and foreign operations behind this “Canadian” AI champion. Read our analysis of what this means for federal workers and public services.

A recent poll by the right-wing Canadian Tax Federation, which found that a majority of Canadians support cutting the public service, is littered with bias and methodological problems. It is both impossible and irresponsible to claim with certainty that these results accurately represent the views of Canadians.

If you are interested in participating as Chair, Member or Friend on a PIPSC standing committee of the Board for 2026, you are invited to submit your expression of interest by completing the prescribed form by the deadline of Monday, October 6, 2025.

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is sounding the alarm over federal government cuts at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

IN MEMORIAM   Donald James Eldershaw 1950-2025

Supporting Gender Transition at Work: An Updated Guide for PIPSC Members and Managers offers practical resources, tools, and best practices for building workplaces where queer, trans and Two-Spirit workers feel safe and welcome.

PIPSC stands in solidarity with Air Canada flight attendants fighting for fair wages and an end to unpaid work. Their struggle for workplace dignity affects all Canadian workers.

Ahead of the 2025 budget announcement, PIPSC has outlined critical recommendations to preserve the strength and integrity of Canada’s public service. We’re urging renewed commitment to stability, innovation, and responsible governance.