Fellow members,
Despite much public controversy surrounding it over the past few months, Bill C-27, which would make it easier for employers to convert existing employee Defined Benefit (or DB) pension plans to so-called Target Benefit (or TB) plans, remains at the First Reading stage in Parliament. That means it could still become law if nothing is done to stop it.
While it does not currently affect any PIPSC member under the Public Service Superannuation Act (PSSA), C-27 does affect other PIPSC members and sets a dangerous precedent for all Canadians. If its proposed sweeping changes take effect in one regulatory area, a powerful trend will be set in motion and pressure will increase to make changes in others.
It’s time to get this flawed piece of legislation off Parliament’s books once and for all. You can help! It is easy by joining the Institute’s ongoing campaign against C-27 and emailing your Member of Parliament, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to let them know you oppose this dangerous Bill. Together, we can ensure the retirement security of all Canadians.
Better Together,
Greg Scriver
Board of Directors
Director, National Capital Region
The 2018 SP Annual General Meeting (AGM), your forum to provide direction to your Executive, will be held in the National Capital Region on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at the Delta hotel, 101 Lyon street, Ottawa. In accordance with the group constitution, interested members are invited to apply to become voting delegates for the AGM. The Executive shall determine the selection of delegates.
The PIPSC DND Ottawa Gatineau Branch AGM was held 16 January 2018 at the Salon Royal in the Casino Lac Leamy.
Lynn Mayes was re-elected Vice President for an additional two (2) year term.
David Topp was acclaimed to continue to serve as the Secretary for an additional two (2) year term.
David Sutherland was re-elected Member at Large for an additional two (2) year term.
Kerry Leiba was elected Member at Large for a two (2) year term.
James Kuang was elected Member at Large for a two (2) year term.
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You are cordially invited to attend the Montreal City AFS Sub-Group’s AGM and the Montreal Center Branch on:
Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
La Plaza – Salles de réception
420 Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal
Guest Speaker: Debi Daviau, PIPSC president, Yvon Brodeur, Quebec Region Director and Steve Parent, AFS Group Regional Representative
Important notes:
A meal will be provided to the first hundred (100) registered participants.
On January 29, 2018, PIPSC President Debi Daviau met with Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier for the first time at the Canada Revenue Agency headquarters in Ottawa.
A number of issues of particular significance to our CRA members were discussed, including the distribution of the audit workload at Agency offices across Canada; the need for more resources to tackle international tax evasion; and the delay in the Employer signing the recent collective agreement.