Executive Committee (EC) Report
September to December 2025
Common Events Attended:
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BoD meeting Sept 4-5, Oct 27-28, Dec 9-10 |
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Executive Member |
Portfolios |
Report/Notes/Activities |
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President O’Reilly |
Bargaining Compensation/Pensions Work Force Adjustment |
Bargaining:
Pension:
Pay Equity:
Job Content/Classification:
Work Force Adjustment: From September to December, the following departments have announced new Workforce adjustments: AAFC (8 affected members who are all being relocated with a GRJO); CIRNAC (2 affected members); NRCan (200 affected members); OSFI (85 members); LAC (96 affected members); PCO (19 affected members); PHAC (47 affected members); PSC (48 affected members). Consultation Officers assigned to these departments are sitting on WFA committees for each of these departments alongside National Consultation team presidents. Several WFA presentations were held to regional councils, stewards councils and smaller sub-groups or branches. Member webinars on WFA were held on October 2 and 3 (and again on January 7, 9 and 13th). More in-depth webinars on parts of the WFA process are being held in late January, early February. Since October 2025, TBS has agreed to have a National Bargaining Agents WFA Working Group where BAs express their questions and TBS shares information. We’ve received a presentation on SERLO, Official Languages and from the Pension Centre. The announcement of the Early Retirement Incentive in the Federal Budget has a potential for significant impact on our members but we continue to await further details from the government and more specifically from TBS on its roll out. Large scale Workforce adjustments are expected in January and many notifications have already been received in the last few days. We have created the WFA Taskforce internal to PIPSC to ensure a coordinated and prepared response and thorough support for our members. Meetings with government representatives, including: -Meeting with John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) – November 24 -Meeting with Wayne Long, Secretary of State (CRA) – November 25 -Meeting with Wayne Long, Secretary of State (CRA) – December 8 -Meeting with the Hon. Shafqat Ali, President of Treasury Board – December 12
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VP Frechette |
PIPSC AGM (Task Force Chair and Board Liaison) Governance Retired Members Guild Public Service Commission Joint Advisory Council (PSCJAC) |
PIPSC AGM (Task Force Chair and Board Liaison): Chaired the AGM TF meetings for the planning of the 2025 AGM that took place in Toronto on December 12 and 13, 2025. During those meetings, various subjects were discussed such as: chair, parliamentarian, recording secretary, back-ups, sergeant-at-arms, anti-harassment champions, first aid, guest speaker, theme and logo, president's reception, social event, hospitality suites, award recipients, childcare, delegations, registration, website and digital tools, EDIA demographic data collection, accommodation policy, financial forum, ancillary meetings, resolutions, assigned seating, budget, guests, observers, booth requests, pulse survey, shuttle services, MAD Dash, staff assignment, AGM location and contracts for 2026 and 2027, etc. Sat at the PIPSC AGM head table with the chair, the parliamentarian, and the recording secretary to ensure the proper conduct, smooth running and success of our 2025 AGM. Governance: Participated in BLPC meetings, performed a complete review of the current PIPSC BL 1 to 9 and consulted with the BOD, the BLPC, the AC and the staff to get feedback, attended AC meetings and was also on the agenda, prepared and assisted in the drafting of the BOD resolutions for the 2025 AGM, and performed a fulsome review of the posted resolution for the PIPSC AGM for accuracy in both official languages, etc. The proposed BL 1 to 9 review was presented to the AGM, approved by the assembly, and resulted in the adoption of new BL 1 to 5. Retired Members Guild: Reviewed and analyzed the reinstatement requests in working with staff to prepare comprehensive documentation for the BOD, collaborated with the RMG President on current issues, attended RMG National Executive meeting and AGM and responded to members inquiries, etc. Public Service Commission Joint Advisory Council (PSCJAC): Attended meetings as PIPSC representative and collaborated with the Office of the President to identify opportunities to strengthen the committee’s work within PIPSC but also to maximize our participation with the committee. Other: Responded to members, colleagues and staff inquiries, participated in the Collective Bargaining Compensation Services Director hiring committee, attended the Ontario Steward Council as a guest speaker on behalf of the President, attended the NRC-RO/RCO AGM in Montreal as a guest speaker on behalf of the President to address different topics such as PIPSC position on the federal budget released on November 4, Workforce Adjustments (WFA), Return to Office (RTO), participated in the PIPSC Lobby Week session on behalf of the President, attended and provided an update to the CFIA S&A Group Executive meeting and AGM, accompanied the President at the Royal Canadian Legion luncheon, participated in the CLC Lobby Day and met with Danièle Henkel and Pierre Dalphond (Progressive Senate Group), attended AMAPCEO 2025 Annual Conference in Toronto with PISPC COO, participated as a panelist to the webinar on menopause in the workplace, prepared the PIPSC AGM report as Vice-President, etc. |
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VP Francis |
EDIA RTO Phoenix HRDC Chair Pension Committee Anti-Austerity (Council of Canadians campaign) |
EDIA/HRDC: Chaired September and December HRDC meetings where we drafted a revised equity statement, prepared AGM booth programming, and met with several senior leaders at PIPSC to discuss desired outcomes, attended PAWC AGM, participated in Truth and Reconciliation consultation RTO: Regular consultation on RTO with TBS, internal PIPSC RTO task force meetings, development of an action plan surrounding the rumours on RTO Phoenix: Participated in union-management consultation committee and technical subcommittee meetings on Phoenix issues and new pay system implementation, supported members with overpayment recovery issues Pension Committee: Attended pension committee meetings as scheduled Other: Participated in the Labour Day parade in Ottawa, attended a labour history walking tour with NCR Health Canada branch, participated in Labour College of Canada online classes, represented PIPSC at the Council of Canadians anti-austerity campaign meetings, participated in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in Ottawa, attended NCR steward event, spoke at the Toronto Downsview SP subgroup meeting, spoke at the PSPC NR subgroup meeting, participated in NCR and Atlantic steward councils, performed Director of Collective Bargaining and Compensation Services interviews, attended solidarity rallies for OPSEU, CUPW and Unifor, participated in the CLC Lobby Day on Parliament Hill to push back on budget cuts (met with MPs Yasir Naqvi and Jenna Sudds), attended the NCR pre-AGM meeting, spoke at the AGM Young Professionals breakfast |
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PT VP Henshaw |
CLC Steward Framework Liberation Contracting Out |
CLC: meeting with CLC president office rep. Organizing around the upcoming of the CLC Tri-annual convention Steward Framework: continued to have meetings with the NSO. Presentations of the new steward portal including at the Advisory Council. Attended the various Board Meetings and Executive Committee meetings. Attended and spoke at the NR AGM Attended and spoke at the Halifax Branch AGM Attended the Greenwood Branch Holiday event with their IT subgroup and SH subgroup NB Groups: Had many meetings with regards to the support agreed upon at the AGM for the NB Groups. Made headway on an agreement with them. Final preparations to be completed in the future Participated in Atlantic steward council Participated in the CLC Lobby Day on Parliament Hill to push back on budget cuts meeting with Honourable Senator Rodger Cuzner, Director of Labour Relations Adhil Hussain from the Office of the President of Treasury Board and MP Shannon Miedema Prepared and submitted my report for the annual AGM Attended the Annual General Meeting in Toronto |
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PT VP Sutherland |
Consultation Education WFA |
Consultation: Worked with staff on the creation and development of the Alternation Platform in response to pending WFA announcements Attended Working Group on Consultation in October Attend regular scheduled meetings to support WGC with the WGC Chair and the NPO. Met with DND members and provided support in response to some systemic problems with a specific manager affecting many employees. Provided a demo and presentation on the Alternation Platform at the BC Steward and Atlantic Steward Councils. Worked with the Chair of WGC and NPO on planning of the Consultation Symposium. Education: Attended and chaired two meetings of the Training, Education, and Mentoring Committee (Sep and Nov). In addition to regular activities we’ve performed a comprehensive review of the training policy and Basic Steward Course and provided some updates. Attended Regional Directors meeting to share these updates and gain further comments from the Regional Directors - these have been incorporated as this work continues. Attended the CLC Education Advisory Committee Nov 7th Legacy Foundation Committee: Other: Guest speaker, presented at the Ottawa Centerville Branch AGM. Participated in a panel discussion of Labour Leaders at the BC Steward Council. Provided keynote address at the BC Steward Council. Attended the PIPSC/TBS: Implementation of Hybrid Work Model committee in October and November. Attend internal RTO task force meetings. Attend bi-weekly Bargaining Agents and TB WFA meetings. Participated in the CLC Lobby day, had a successful meeting with Senator Tony Dean. |