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Media Advisory — Federal public-service professionals rally in Halifax against Bill C-39
Media Advisory — Federal public-service professionals rally in Halifax against Bill C-39

21 Oct 2026

2 days ago

HALIFAX (Nova-Scotia), October 21, 2026 — Members of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) will rally in downtown Halifax on Friday, October 23, to oppose Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, and call on the federal government to protect workers’ rights and free collective bargaining. Bill C-39 would give the …

Call for Interest – French Language Education Working Group

10 Sep 2026

1 month ago

We are seeking members interested in participating in a working group that will support the development and review of French-language courses and workshops. Working group members will act as reviewers and editors of French-language education materials, helping to ensure that courses and workshops are clear, accurate, accessible, and appropriate for Francophone learners. The group will …

2026 ATLANTIC REGION STEWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD

17 Aug 2026

2 months ago

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Atlantic Regional Executive Awards Committee is requesting nominations for the Atlantic Regional 2026 Steward of the Year Award. All nominations are due September 19th, 2026 by 5:00 pm and can be sent to Donna Davis by email at ddavis@pipsc.ca.       To download the nomination forms, click here. NOMINATION PROCESS  This award is …

Atlantic Regional Newsletter – Summer 2026

8 Jul 2026

3 months ago

PRINTABLE COPY From the Director This past year has been a full and rewarding one. It has given me the opportunity to meet with members across the Region, attend branch and group events, participate in national meetings and continue representing Atlantic members at the Board table. Through all of this, I have remained mindful that …

Fredericton SH Subgroup AGM

28 Apr 2026

5 months ago

Fredericton SH Subgroup AGM Notice May 14th, 2026 Deadline to RSVP: May 7, 2026 Location: Sam Sneads 1700 Kingswood Hanwell When: May 14th, 2026 Time: 6H00PM-8H00PM RSVP: By May 7, 2026 to lmullin@pipsc.ca and include any dietary restrictions Election Year for these positions: President, Treasurer, Secretary, 2 Member at large (MAL) . Each position will …

Upcoming events - Atlantic Region
23 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
Protect Remote Work Rights: Stand United Against Unreasonable RTO Mandates

Recent blanket Return-to-Office (RTO) mandates threaten the balance, productivity, and flexibility our workforce relies on to serve Canadians every day. Top-down office mandates ignore modern workplace reality and undermine the hard work of dedicated professionals. It is time to make our voices heard. The Atlantic Regional Executive is calling on all Halifax area members, and …

22 Oct 2027 - 23 Oct 2027
Atlantic Steward Council

Atlantic Region executive team

Position Name Department
Regional Director & Training Committee Member Mark Bellefleur Indigenous Services Canada
Vice-Chair Hashem Abou-Shahla Canada Revenue Agency
Secretary & Training Committee Member Jason Rioux Canada Revenue Agency
Treasurer & Training Committee Member Paul Hubley Canada Revenue Agency
Member Leslie Hill Canada Revenue Agency
Member Chad C. Lacoste National Defence
Member Lucille Shears Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Training Committee Chairperson Carolyn Hynes Employment and Social Development Canada
Member & Training Committee Member Kimberley Keats Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Member & Training Committee Member Lorraine Rowe Canada Revenue Agency
Branch Liaison Chair Michael Pauley Public Services and Procurement Canada

Atlantic Region resources

Atlantic Young Professionals Committee (AYPC)

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Bylaws: Atlantic Region

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Lunch and Learn Request and Expense Tool

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Lunch and Learn Report

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Lunch and Learn Collective Agreement Deck

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