News & Issues

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) webinar on January 13, the recording 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.

The government of Canada has announced that, effective January 1, 2026, pension benefits for retirees under the Public Service Pension Plan will be increased by 2.0%. This automatic increase, known as indexation, is designed to help protect your pension against the rising costs of living.

President Sean O’Reilly 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.

Six weeks after the federal government unveiled Budget 2025, its implications for the public service are becoming clearer and more troubling.

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.

We did it! We completed our 106th Annual General Meeting. We are proud to say that we are truly Union Strong. Thank you for joining us and for your invaluable contributions to PIPSC.

PIPSC concluded its national AGM today. Over 800 delegates, stewards and board members from across the country gathered to assess the year’s progress and set priorities for the months ahead.

Learn more about the accomplishments and continuous work of Canada’s largest union of professional employees in this year’s annual report.

   

Reacting to news today shared by Prime Minister Carney that a new return to office mandate is coming in the next few weeks, the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) is calling on the federal government to ground any Return to Office (RTO) decisions in evidence, service outcomes, and operational reality.

The government’s decision to cut critical research programs and scientific positions at NRCan poses serious and avoidable risks to safety and security across the country.

This year has shown, once again, the strength and steadiness of PIPSC members.

Note that this program is not yet approved, and currently no action can be taken by members.  PIPSC will continue to follow developments, and will update this information once more details are available.

If you are using an employer email address to receive PIPSC communications, we recommend updating it to a personal email address.

The agreement between PIPSC and Treasury Board regarding the terms and conditions of employment for RCMP Civilian Members (CMs) comes into effect on November 27, 2025. This marks a historic milestone in strengthening the workplace rights and providing more stability for CMs.

Budget 2025 gambles with the services that keep Canadians safe, stable, and self-reliant.

As anxiety rises among members about Work Force Adjustment (WFA) and more departments announce WFAs, we would like to draw your attention to the Department of National Defence (DND) and Public Service Commission (PSC) Mobility Initiative.

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.

PIPSC has created an alternation platform to assist members who are labelled opting or surplus as a result of a Workforce Adjustment situation and who wish to remain employed in the public service. Learn more.

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.

Agenda Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM