First Nations Elder welcomes PIPSC AGM Delegates 

 

 

For the first time at a PIPSC AGM, a First Nations Elder, Verna McGregor, officially welcomed PIPSC AGM delegates to the unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation. 

 

By offering a pouch of tobacco, one of the four traditional sacred medicines, President Daviau asked Elder Verna McGregor to welcome PIPSC to the Algonquin Territory and open the gathering of PIPSC members with her words of wisdom.

 

Verna is from the Algonquin Community of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, some 120 kilometres north of Ottawa. 

 

Following studies in economics at the University of Ottawa and in marketing management at McGill University, Verna worked in the banking and real estate sector. She returned to her home community to serve as an economic development officer, overseeing a number of successful projects at Kitigan Zibi.  

 

Verna is also a former National Coordinator for the National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence, an issue that’s close to the hearts of PIPSC members. 

 

An an elder, Verna has remained firmly grounded in her community and nation. She has been a spokesperson and representative of the Algonquin Nation at a number of events including being an advisor in the creation of an exhibit with the National Gallery of Canada, where PIPSC members work as curators.

A record number of more than 650 delegates convened in Ottawa to kick off a year-long celebration of the Institute’s 100th Anniversary.

The theme of the AGM – and indeed – the 100th Anniversary – is Leading Progress.

The opening video retrospective illustrated the Institute’s century of leading progress that began in 1920. The Institute’s story is about transformation, when dedicated professionals began fighting for workplace gains most Canadians take for granted today. Things like healthcare, sick leave, and the right to strike.

It’s a story about leadership, creating and advocating for the programs and services that have made Canada smarter, fairer, safer, healthier, happier. Smarter for our part in advancing science and engineering. Fairer through our work to achieve pay equity and increase workplace diversity. Safer because of what we do to protect Canada’s food supply. Healthier for our work on the frontlines of medicine. Happier for the simplest gains that often seem the most meaningful, like pensions and paid vacations.

PIPSC is Canada’s largest union of professionals employed by government. Impartial. Non-partisan. Proud to work for the public good.

And the story’s just begun.

In an age when truth matters most, PIPSC stands up for it, protecting whistleblowers, defending scientific integrity, promoting human rights.

Our passion isn’t profit—it’s public service. Researching nuclear energy in Manitoba. Inspecting cattle in Regina. Building bridges in Moncton. Safeguarding data in Gatineau. Treating patients in Whitehorse. Chasing tax cheats in big business. Protecting ecosystems on Vancouver Island. Safeguarding fisheries and forests nation-wide.

In the country consistently ranked among the best in the world, we help make its public service one of the most effective in the world.

We are the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

We give our best to make Canada the best: Smarter. Fairer. Safer. Healthier. Happier.

A century of leading progress.

Good day 2019 AGM Delegates and Observers,

Congratulations on having been selected to represent your constituent body at the 100^th AGM, which will be held on November 8-9, at the Hilton Lac Leamy, in Gatineau, QC.

As we are getting close to the event, we would like to provide you with some valuable information which will hopefully help in making this AGM a pleasant and positive experience for each of you.

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2019 AGM – TAN 25894

The 2019 AGM (“Leading Progress”) will be chaired by Sean O’Reilly (CS, NCR), assisted by Parliamentarian, Stéphanie Fréchette (CFIA S&A, QC).

The meeting will begin on Friday, November 8^th, at 8:30 a.m. and will recess at 4:00 p.m. (at the latest) that day, to allow for the hotel staff to prepare the ballroom for the PIPSC 100^th Anniversary Reception.

The meeting will resume on Saturday, November 9^th, at 8:30 a.m. and is scheduled to adjourn at 5:00 p.m. The AGM will be conducted in both French and English. As such, please make sure that you pick up an interpretation head set at the registration desk, along with your voting device.

“2019 AGM APP”

Our 100^th AGM App is now available to download for iPhones and will be in the Google Play Store later this week. Just search for “PIPSC”.

REGISTRATION

The AGM Registration Desk (at the Hilton Lac Leamy) will open on Thursday, November 7^th, at 2:30 p.m. and will remain open until approximately 10:00 p.m. Registration re-opens on Friday, November 8^th, as of 6:30 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE – Only AFS, AV and SP Group delegates and observers will be able to register at the Delta Hotel on Thursday, November 7^th, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Delegates will also be able to pick up their AGM binders and other AGM-related information, electronic voting devices and interpretation devices at that same location.

ORIENTATION SESSION

An orientation session will be held on Thursday, November 7^th, at 5:30 p.m., in Salon Walker, at which important AGM-related information will be provided to ensure you benefit from your AGM experience to the fullest. This will also be an ideal opportunity to ask questions and network with fellow delegates. All are welcome and we encourage all new delegates and observers to attend.

ALL DELEGATES BREAKFASTS

Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th, 7:00 a.m. - There will be an “all delegates breakfast” served in the Theatre (on the Casino side) and in the Grand Salon at the Hilton Lac Leamy. Delegates will not be able to claim the per diem for that meal. Tickets will be picked up at the entrance.

PLEASE NOTE – All AFS Group delegates will be having breakfast at the Delta, in the Panorama Room

LUNCHES

Boxed lunches and soup will be provided on both Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th and will be available for pick up in the Theatre and in the Salon Royal (on the Casino side). Tickets will be picked up at the entrance.

PLEASE NOTE – The following regional delegates will be having lunch in the Grand Salon (at the Hilton Lac Leamy):

Atlantic Region

BC/Yukon Region

Québec Region

NCR Region

All other delegates will eat in the Casino Theatre.

FINANCIAL FORUM

A Financial Forum will be held on Friday, November 8^th, at 4:15 p.m., in the Salon Royal, at the Hilton Lac Leamy (on the Casino side). This session will be chaired by the Finance Committee Chair, Chris Roach.

FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION – PIPSC 100^TH ANNIVERSARY

The PIPSC 100^th Anniversary Reception will take place in the Hilton Lac Leamy ballroom, starting at 7:00 p.m. and ending around midnight. All delegates are entitled to bring one guest and children will not be permitted to attend. As food will be served, delegates will not be able to claim the dinner per diem.

Two drink tickets will be provided to all.

HOTEL SHUTTLES

The schedule will be as follows:

Thursday, November 7^th – 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Friday, November 8^th – 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 9^th – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Questions and/or concerns can be directed to Andrew Gize at 613-227-3840 (agize@pipsc.ca)

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

The schedule will be posted at the reception area at the Hilton Lac Leamy and at the AGM Registration Desk. For additional information, please contact BCD Travel at 1-800-263-4463.

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If you have any questions or need any information, please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Gagnon, at jgagnon@pipsc.ca.

See you at the AGM! Safe travels!

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2019 AGM – TAN 25894

Good day 2019 AGM Delegates and Observers,

Congratulations on having been selected to represent your constituent body at the 100^th AGM, which will be held on November 8-9, at the Hilton Lac Leamy, in Gatineau, QC.

As we are getting close to the event, we would like to provide you with some valuable information which will hopefully help in making this AGM a pleasant and positive experience for each of you.

---

2019 AGM – TAN 25894

The 2019 AGM (“Leading Progress”) will be chaired by Sean O’Reilly (CS, NCR), assisted by Parliamentarian, Stéphanie Fréchette (CFIA S&A, QC).

The meeting will begin on Friday, November 8^th, at 8:30 a.m. and will recess at 4:00 p.m. (at the latest) that day, to allow for the hotel staff to prepare the ballroom for the PIPSC 100^th Anniversary Reception.

The meeting will resume on Saturday, November 9^th, at 8:30 a.m. and is scheduled to adjourn at 5:00 p.m. The AGM will be conducted in both French and English. As such, please make sure that you pick up an interpretation head set at the registration desk, along with your voting device.

REGISTRATION

The AGM Registration Desk (at the Hilton Lac Leamy) will open on Thursday, November 7^th, at 2:30 p.m. and will remain open until approximately 10:00 p.m. Registration re-opens on Friday, November 8^th, as of 6:30 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE – Only AFS, AV and SP Group delegates and observers will be able to register at the Delta Hotel on Thursday, November 7^th, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Delegates will also be able to pick up their AGM binders and other AGM-related information, electronic voting devices and interpretation devices at that same location.

AGM VIRTUAL BINDER

The 2019 AGM virtual binder is available for review on our website here.

A complete paper binder or USB key will also be provided to you upon registration at the AGM.

CODE OF RESPECT

As approved by the Board of Directors, a Code of Respect will be presented to the 2019 AGM delegates for approval. All are encouraged to familiarize themselves with that document, which can be found on the AGM virtual binder.

ANTI-HARASSMENT VOLUNTEERS

The 2019 AGM anti-harassment volunteers will be:

Waheed Khan (BOD and HRDC Chair)

Jennie Esnard (BOD)

Glen Scherning (NR Group)

Joanne Bouchard (SH Group)

Adrienne Turnbull (RE Group)

Eric Hortop (RE Group)

Shawn Gillis (AFS Group)

Emmanuel (Manny) Costain (AFS Group)

Their contact information will be provided at registration, with your name tags.

ORIENTATION SESSION

An orientation session will be held on Thursday, November 7^th, at 5:30 p.m., in Salon Walker, at which important AGM-related information will be provided to ensure you benefit from your AGM experience to the fullest. This will also be an ideal opportunity to ask questions and network with fellow delegates. All are welcome and we encourage all new delegates and observers to attend.

ALL DELEGATES BREAKFASTS

Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th, 7:00 a.m. - There will be an “all delegates breakfast” served in the Theatre (on the Casino side) and in the Grand Salon at the Hilton Lac Leamy. Delegates will not be able to claim the per diem for that meal. Tickets will be picked up at the entrance.

LUNCHES

Boxed lunches and soup will be provided on both Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th and will be available for pick up in the Theatre and in the Salon Royal (on the Casino side). Tickets will be picked up at the entrance.

Please note that as the following meals will be provided, delegates will not be able to claim:

• Breakfast on Friday and Saturday (Nov 8^th and 9^th)
• Lunch on Friday and Saturday (Nov 8^th and 9^th)
• Dinner on Friday (Nov 8^th)

FINANCIAL FORUM

A Financial Forum will be held on Friday, November 8^th, at 4:15 p.m., in the Salon Royal, at the Hilton Lac Leamy (on the Casino side). This session will be chaired by the Finance Committee Chair, Chris Roach.

FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION – PIPSC 100^TH ANNIVERSARY

The PIPSC 100^th Anniversary Reception will take place in the Hilton Lac Leamy ballroom, starting at 7:00 p.m. and ending around midnight. All delegates are entitled to bring one guest and children will not be permitted to attend. As food will be served, delegates will not be able to claim the dinner per diem.

Two drink tickets will be provided to all.

HOTEL SHUTTLES

There will be continuous shuttle service between all three hotels for the duration of the AGM. Please note that two of the shuttle buses will be adaptable to accommodate delegates with mobility issues. Delegates should plan to leave the Ottawa hotels early, especially on Friday morning, to have time for breakfast before the start of the meeting.

The schedule will be as follows:

Thursday, November 7^th – 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Friday, November 8^th – 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 9^th – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Questions and/or concerns can be directed to Andrew Gize at 613-227-3840

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Members of the Human Rights and Diversity Committee (HRDC) will have a kiosk close to the registration desk for the duration of the AGM to assist delegates with any accommodation requirements. Please note that there will be reserved seating at the AGM for mobility challenged delegates. Chairs will be identified with a seat cover.

HOSPITALITY SUITES

Groups and Regions will be charged for the rental of hotel supplies (glasses, dishes).

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

BCD Travel will be providing shuttle service to and from the Ottawa Airport, starting on Thursday, November 7^th. The shuttle schedule will be available at the three hotel reception desks as well as at the AGM registration desk (at the Hilton Lac Leamy). For additional information, please contact BCD Travel at 1-800-263-4463.

“2019 AGM APP”

AGM-related information will now be easily accessed through the “APP” store. Coming soon!

CHILD CARE

If you require child care, arrangements can be made with https://www.nanniesoncall.com.

SERVICE PLUS / OTTAWA SENATORS

On Thursday November 7^th, the Ottawa Senators will be playing the Los Angeles Kings. ServicePlus has organized group pricing and complimentary shuttle service from the hotels to and from the game (at the Canadian Tire Centre).

Those interested can visit this link to purchase ticket(s) https://offer.fevo.com/ottawa-senators-serviceplus-employees-fdf5672 and contact Stéphane Gruber at sgruber@pipsc.ca to get on the free shuttle. 

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If you have any questions or need any information, please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Gagnon, at jgagnon@pipsc.ca.

See you at the AGM! Safe travels!

Good day 2019 AGM Delegates and Observers,

Congratulations on having been selected to represent your constituent body at the 100^th AGM, which will be held on November 8-9, at the Hilton Lac Leamy, in Gatineau, QC.

As we are getting close to the event, we would like to provide you with some valuable information which will hopefully help in making this AGM a pleasant and positive experience for each of you.

---

2019 AGM

The 2019 AGM (“Leading Progress”) will be chaired by Sean O’Reilly (CS, NCR), assisted by Parliamentarian, Stéphanie Fréchette (CFIA S&A, QC).

The meeting will begin on Friday, November 8^th, at 8:30 a.m. and will recess at 4:00 p.m. (at the latest) that day, to allow for the hotel staff to prepare the ballroom for the PIPSC 100^th Anniversary Reception.

The meeting will resume on Saturday, November 9^th, at 8:30 a.m. and is scheduled to adjourn at 5:00 p.m. The AGM will be conducted in both French and English. As such, please make sure that you pick up an interpretation head set at the registration desk, along with your voting device.

CODE OF RESPECT

As approved by the Board of Directors, a Code of Respect will be presented to the 2019 AGM delegates for approval. All are encouraged to familiarize themselves with that document, which can be found on the AGM virtual binder.

REGISTRATION

The AGM Registration Desk (at the Hilton Lac Leamy) will open on Thursday, November 7^th, at 2:30 p.m. and will remain open until approximately 10:00 p.m. Registration re-opens on Friday, November 8^th, as of 6:30 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE – Only AFS, AV and SP Group delegates and observers will be able to register at the Delta Hotel on Thursday, November 7^th, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Delegates will also be able to pick up their AGM binders and other AGM-related information, electronic voting devices and interpretation devices at that same location.

AGM VIRTUAL BINDER

The 2019 AGM virtual binder is available for review on our Website.

A complete paper binder or USB key will also be provided to you upon registration at the AGM.

ORIENTATION SESSION

An orientation session will be held on Thursday, November 7^th, at 5:30 p.m., in Salon Walker, at which important AGM-related information will be provided to ensure you benefit from your AGM experience to the fullest. This will also be an ideal opportunity to ask questions and network with fellow delegates. All are welcome and we encourage all new delegates and observers to attend.

HOSPITALITY SUITES

Groups and Regions will be charged for the rental of hotel supplies (glasses, dishes).

ALL DELEGATES BREAKFASTS

Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th, 7:00 a.m. - There will be an “all delegates breakfast” served in the Theatre (on the Casino side) and in the Grand Salon at the Hilton Lac Leamy. Delegates will not be able to claim the per diem for that meal. Tickets will be picked up at the entrance.

AFS Delegates will be having breakfast at the Delta, in the Panorama Room (penthouse level) on both Friday and Saturday (Nov 8^th and 9^th). Tickets will be picked up at the entrance.

LUNCHES

Boxed lunches and soup will be provided on both Friday, November 8^th and Saturday, November 9^th and will be available for pick up in the Theatre and in the Salon Royal (on the Casino side). Tickets will be picked up at the entrance.

Please note that as the following meals will be provided, delegates will not be able to claim:

• Breakfast on Friday and Saturday (Nov 8^th and 9^th)
• Lunch on Friday and Saturday (Nov 8^th and 9^th)
• Dinner on Friday (Nov 8^th)

FRIDAY NIGHT RECEPTION – PIPSC 100^TH ANNIVERSARY

The PIPSC 100^th Anniversary Reception will take place in the Hilton Lac Leamy ballroom, starting at 7:00 p.m. and ending around midnight. All delegates are entitled to bring one guest and children will not be permitted to attend. As food will be served, delegates will not be able to claim the dinner per diem.

Two drink tickets will be provided to all.

HOTEL SHUTTLES

There will be continuous shuttle service between all three hotels for the duration of the AGM. Please note that two of the shuttle buses will be adaptable to accommodate delegates with mobility issues. Delegates should plan to leave the Ottawa hotels early, especially on Friday morning, to have time for breakfast before the start of the meeting.

The schedule will be as follows:

Thursday, November 7^th – 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Friday, November 8^th – 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 9^th – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Questions and/or concerns can be directed to Andrew Gize.
 

FINANCIAL FORUM

A Financial Forum will be held on Friday, November 8^th, at 4:15 p.m., in the Salon Royal, at the Hilton Lac Leamy (on the Casino side). This session will be chaired by the Finance Committee Chair, Chris Roach.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Members of the Human Rights and Diversity Committee (HRDC) will have a kiosk close to the registration desk for the duration of the AGM to assist delegates with any accommodation requirements.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

BCD Travel will be providing shuttle service to and from the Ottawa Airport, starting on Thursday, November 7^th. The shuttle schedule will be available at the three hotel reception desks as well as at the AGM registration desk (at the Hilton Lac Leamy). For additional information, please contact BCD Travel at 1-800-263-4463.

ANTI-HARASSMENT VOLUNTEERS

The 2019 AGM anti-harassment volunteers will be:

Waheed Khan (BOD and HRDC Chair)

Jennie Esnard (BOD)

Glen Scherning (NR Group)

Joanne Bouchard (SH Group)

Adrienne Turnbull (RE Group)

Eric Hortop (RE Group)

Shawn Gillis (AFS Group)

Emmanuel (Manny) Costain (AFS Group)

Their contact information will be provided at registration, with your name tags.

2019 AGM APP

AGM-related information will now be easily accessed through the “APP” store. Coming soon!

SERVICE PLUS / OTTAWA SENATORS

On Thursday, November 7^th, the Ottawa Senators will be playing the Los Angeles Kings. ServicePlus has organized group pricing and complimentary shuttle service from the hotels to and from the game (at the Canadian Tire Centre).

Those interested can visit this link to purchase ticket(s) and contact Stéphane Gruber to get on the free shuttle. 

CHILD CARE

If you require child care, arrangements can be made with https://www.nanniesoncall.com.

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If you have any questions or need any information, please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Gagnon, at jgagnon@pipsc.ca.

See you at the AGM! Safe travels!