News & Issues

The federal pay equity process is underway to ensure that workers in women-dominated jobs receive equal pay for work of equal value.

The Institute is saddened to learn of the passing of Marie-Claude Lavigne on November 18, 2021. Marie-Claude worked as a psychologist at Correctional Services of Canada in Québec. She was a dedicated employee and an active PIPSC steward from 1985 to 1996 at the Leclerc Institution in Laval. 

On November 16, 2021, President Debi Daviau met with recently appointed Treasury Board President Mona Fortier to discuss the way forward on our members’ key issues.

The pandemic has been a great revealer of many previously hidden things. We have learned of the terrible management and conditions in long-term-care and retirement homes that made them easy targets for the COVID-19 virus, and the location of roughly three-quarters of all the pandemic deaths in Canada.

Congratulations to Dr. Sean Li (RE), the 2021 PIPSC Gold Medal laureate. This gold medal recognizes Dr. Li's pioneering work in the field of vaccine research that has been instrumental in the international fight against viruses and pandemics, including COVID-19.

President Debi Daviau presented awards to deserving Institute members for their exemplary and inspiring leadership and thanked the members of the Awards Selection Panel for recommending these laureates.

We are stronger together. Learn more about the accomplishments and continuous work of Canada’s largest union of professional employees in this year’s annual report.

Union members should be allowed to acknowledge the Indigenous territory on which they work.

Hugo works as a High Performance Computing Application Supervisor, he is also a steward and delegate for the PIPSC CS group and has been engaged in many projects and campaigns.

Presented to the 102nd Annual General Meeting B-1 BL 17 – Term of the National Election Committee – Sponsor: BOD (English)

PIPSC welcomes the announcement of the Honourable Mona Fortier as the new President of the Treasury Board.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Agenda Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM

Participants Guide - PDF Version and video

Presented to the 102nd Annual General Meeting

Presented to the 102nd Annual General Meeting

Presented to the 102nd Annual General Meeting

Presented to the 102nd Annual General Meeting

As workplaces and jobs change, our new application will mean professionals can access trailblazing research, gain valuable insights on how societal changes will impact their jobs, and access professional development opportunities that can help them advance their careers.

This code was developed based on input from the delegates to the 2018 PIPSC AGM, the Advisory Council and the Board of Directors.

The 102nd Annual General Meeting will be a virtual event. Delegates are encouraged to read the Participants Guide prior to the start of the meeting. 

102nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FRIDAY, November 5, 2021 10:00 a.m. President's Opening Address & Q&A Period

The Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is seeking feedback on how it communicates to its members.

As the union representing the scientists who approved the COVID-19 vaccines, PIPSC welcomes all efforts to increase vaccination coverage in Canada.

We’re working with the Future Skills Centre to help our members thrive within a changing labour market.

PIPSC partners with Future Skills Centre to help its members prepare for the workplaces of tomorrow.

How to submit your proof of vaccination in order to be eligible to attend in-person union meetings, events or activities.

Rules of Procedure Presentation INTRODUCTION

It is with a profound sense of sadness that the Institute informs you of the passing of Harry Walker. Harry died on September 15, 2021, surrounded by family, after a lengthy illness.

OTTAWA, October 5, 2021 — Auditors, forensic accountants, and other tax professionals at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) have had enough of wealthy individuals and corporations avoiding taxes.

In 2021, we awarded 36 scholarships worth a total of $56,000. To date, we’ve awarded $1,050,000 in scholarships to 542 students. Thank you to our sponsors. Congratulations to all our laureates.

We have submitted our analysis and recommendations to the new federal Task Force reviewing the Employment Equity Act.  

In May of this year I, like many of us, was deeply saddened by the discovery of the mass grave site in Kamloops, British Columbia at a former residential school. The Canadian residential school system, created by Christian churches and the Canadian government, is a sordid mark on our shared history.

As the union representing the scientists who approved the COVID vaccines, PIPSC welcomes all efforts to increase vaccination coverage in Canada. That includes a vaccine policy that makes vaccines more accessible to our members and accommodates legitimate reasons for which an employee may not be vaccinated.

To help our members make an informed choice on September 20th, we sent a non-partisan survey to Canada's major political parties. We asked the parties where they stand on the issues most important to our members.

The government has announced the expansion of NextGen pay and HR system testing to two federal organizations with complex scheduling and pay needs, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.

New federal statutory holiday is a day for public servants to join Canadians in recognizing the painful legacy of residential schools.