News

29 February 2024
The National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Council will be held in a hybrid form (In person and virtually) on Friday, April 26th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
23 August 2023
Get your walking shoes ready! This year, PIPSC will be back in full force at the Capital Pride parade in Ottawa on Sunday, August 27.  
9 August 2023
Join us on September 4, 2023 for the Ottawa Labour Day March from 11 AM to 2 PM.
11 May 2023
Summary: Applications are due by 5:00pm EST on June 8, 2023. The PIPSC 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is taking place in person and/or virtual November 26 to 29, in Montreal, Quebec.
5 May 2023
NCR Tree Planting Event – Spaces are Now Full
9 March 2023
Call for Nominations   The Regional Chair and the Regional Executive are requesting nominations for the “NCR 2023 Executive of the Years Award”.
25 October 2022
The National Capital Region Young Professionals Committee proudly invites YPN members for a screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever When: Saturday November 12, 2022 at 9:45 am.
12 August 2022
Call for Nominations The Regional Chair and the Regional Executive are requesting nominations for the “NCR 2022 Executive of the Years Award”.
12 August 2022
You are encouraged to send any proposed Resolutions to the PIPSC AGM, to be sponsored by the Region from the NCR Council, to the NCR By-Laws Committee by September 02, 2022, for review and possible suggestions for changes to wording to clarify them before submission to the NCR Council.  
12 August 2022
The National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Council will be held in a hybrid form(In person and virtually) on Friday September 23 from 1:00 pm to 4:30pm and Saturday September 24, 2022 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
10 August 2022
Join the PIPSC National Capital Region executive for brunch and a walking group in the Pride parade in Ottawa on August 28, 2022.
9 August 2022
The NCR executive is organizing a PIPSC contingent to march in the upcoming Ottawa Labour Day parade. Join us!
26 July 2022
Dear NCR-AAFC PIPSC members,   Summer is full of excitement and activities. It is a great time to enjoy the green turf grass and a tee party, and also to meet with our friends and colleagues.   
28 June 2022
As the Pride season fast approaches, The NCR Rights and Freedoms committee is looking for a few more volunteers to help organize the traditional PIPSC’s Pride participation in the Capital Pride Parade August 28th, 2022 We will be hosting a family brunch at the Montgomery Legion on Kent Street fro
31 May 2022
NCR members planted trees and shrubs on the campus of the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, on May 7, 2022
30 May 2022
You are encouraged to send any proposed Resolutions to the PIPSC AGM, to be sponsored by the Region from the NCR Council, to the NCR By-Laws Committee by June 30, 2022, for review and possible suggestions for changes to wording to clarify them before submission. 
20 May 2022
Applications are due June 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET.
19 April 2022
Thank you everyone for an overwhelming response.
12 April 2022
Young Professionals The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada National Capital Region   Dear colleagues,
17 August 2021
Call for Nominations The Regional Chair and the Regional Executive are requesting nominations for the “NCR 2020/21 Executive of the Years Award” and “NCR 2020/21 Steward of the Years Award”.
29 July 2021
Applications are due August 20, 2021.
29 July 2021
Apply to join the NCR Regional Council by August 17, 2021 at 4:00 PM ET.
29 June 2021
Have you ever found yourself witnessing harassment in public or at work, but not knowing how — or even if — you should respond? Have you been the target of harassment and wondered why no one came to your defence?
28 May 2021
Hello NCR Stewards and Branch Executives, On Behalf of the NCR EXECUTIVE you are INVITED to the National Capital Region  "May Spring Madness" event each week we welcome the following individuals who are the best in their respective fields. 
12 May 2021
Hello NCR Stewards and Branch Executives, On Behalf of the NCR EXECUTIVE you are INVITED to the National Capital Region  "May Spring Madness" event each week we welcome the following individuals who are the best in their respective fields. 
4 March 2021
Hello NCR Steward, Almost a year has passed since the pandemic shifted our lives in many ways.  This has made it difficult to meet in person to share ideas and network with your fellow stewards in the region.
23 February 2021
Note:   Registration is now closed.  Due to the amount of registrations received, we will organize a few more additional sessions in the near future.  Thank you.
20 February 2021
NCR Executive Member of the Year Award 2021 Call for nominations
4 November 2020
“What survival looks like: Violence against women under lockdown” examined the realities of violence against women in Canada.
16 September 2020
Members of the NCR Region who wish to participate as a PIPSC AGM delegate must complete the online pre-registration form by September 28, 2020.
31 August 2020
Labour Day, the first Monday in September, has been a statutory holiday in Canada since 1894. It originated in the first workers’ rallies of the Victorian era. Historically, workers marked the day with various activities.
10 March 2020
NCR Region – Women’s Day Event – Nibbles and Dribbles – March 18, 2020 Come celebrate Women’s Day with us! Date: March 18, 2020 Time: 4:00 – 8:00 pm Location: PIPSC, 250 Tremblay Road, Ottawa, ON  
18 February 2020
Ontario has eliminated out-of-country medical coverage for its residents. Effective January 1st, 2020, the province will no longer reimburse emergency healthcare costs incurred overseas, with the exception of dialysis services.
10 February 2020
NCR Executive Member of the Year Award 2020 Call for nominations