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30 April 2025
Canada is a vast and beautiful country, rich in diversity and culture. What does Canada mean to you? Whether it's the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant communities, or cherished moments, we want to see Canada through your eyes.
30 April 2025
The nomination period for the CP Group Bargaining Team is now open and will run until May 30, 2025.
27 February 2025
In accordance with its By-Law 8.1.2, the CP Group will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in person and online at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec.
7 January 2025
After a slow start and obstacles related to the scale of the task, the second half of 2024 saw an acceleration in the implementation of the pay equity committee for the Treasury Board.
19 December 2024
We are pleased to inform you that your new collective agreement was signed on December 18, 2024.
9 December 2024
The Treasury Board and the CP Group bargaining team have agreed on a 2% pay increase for 2025, the same amount that other PIPSC Treasury Board Groups negotiated.
15 November 2024
The CP bargaining team received an arbitral award on November 1, 2024. Here are some frequently asked questions about the award.
14 November 2024
The CP bargaining team received an arbitral award following the CP Group Arbitration hearing on September 12, 2024. The Panel posted the award on November 1, 2024.
5 November 2024
The CP Group Arbitration hearing was held on September 12, 2024. The Panel posted the award on November 1, 2024.
The Rates of Pay increases are as follows:
APPENDIX A – RATES OF PAY
June 22, 2022 – Increase to rates of pay: 3.50%
1 October 2024
The Board of Directors has annulled the results of the May voting and directed the conduct a new vote from the existing list of candidates (except for one who withdrew).
9 September 2024
Since this round of negotiations began, the demand for better pay for COs and PGs has been our number one issue. The employer has continuously rejected our claims regarding recruitment and retention issues. They have failed to recognize the full extent of the pay disparities facing COs and PGs.
26 August 2024
PIPSC would like to provide members of the CP Group with an update on the status of the CP Group Elections.
22 August 2024
This Election Procedures will be done in accordance with the CP Group Constitution and By-Laws by clicking on this link: CP Group By-Laws.
13 August 2024
September 5, 2024
PIPSC CP GROUP - NUNAVUT ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
9 August 2024
The Board of Directors has reviewed the details surrounding the recent CP Group election and have rendered a decision to re-run only the voting portion of the CP Group national election process on a recommendation from PIPSC General Counsel.
10 July 2024
After a dreadfully slow and painstaking start, amplified by the employer underestimating the scope of the challenge of putting together the largest Pay Equity Committee and Pay Equity exercise in Canada, we are happy to report that the Pay Equity Committee is finally starting to make some, albeit
3 July 2024
The PIPSC National Elections Committee has announced a pause on the official results of the CP Group Elections, following a successful complaint.
24 June 2024
CP GROUP EXECUTIVE MEETING
April 29, 2024
PIPSC Headquarters
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Andrée Doucet – President (Y)
Ray J. Paquette – Vice-President (Y)
24 June 2024
CP GROUP EXECUTIVE PLANNING MEETING
January 19 -20
PIPSC Headquarters
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Andrée Doucet – President (Y)
Ray J. Paquette – Vice-President (Y)
24 June 2024
MINUTES
CP Group Executive Meeting
DATE: December 18, 2023
Location: Virtual
MEETING ATTENDANCE
13 June 2024
A formal election complaint was filed, investigated and the election committee found that Mr. Peter Gabriel has committed two election offences.
Mr. Gabriel purposely campaigned to get elected CP Group President during an employer’s event conducted on the employer’s network.
10 June 2024
Applications are due by 5:00 PM EST on June 28, 2024.
9 May 2024
Mediation between the Treasury Board and the CP Group occurred on May 1 and 2, 2024.
7 March 2024
Impasse, Mediation, Arbitration
Notes from your Negotiators
22 February 2024
Submit your nomination for available union leadership roles by March 26, 2024.
13 February 2024
Please find here the REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION of the CP Group of PIPSC
January 2024
24 November 2023
Following the regular preparatory meeting on November 20, where analysis and strategy around remaining issues, including pay, were discussed, the Bargaining team met with the Employer, in Ottawa, for three days of negotiations November 21-23, 2023.
21 November 2023
As we navigate through these unprecedented times of high inflation and soaring interest rates, I want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to our shared cause.
14 November 2023
As indicated in the CP Update #8, here is the pay proposal information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OawmL8AyWiPuK8yGdJBEB9EPIxQRuy_5/view?usp=sharing
25 September 2023
Both parties exchanged proposals on pay increases.
15 June 2023
Your Bargaining Team met in Ottawa on June 12-14, 2023. Although this session was to be a continuation of the bargaining with the Employer, it was postponed. The next session of negotiations with the Treasury Board is scheduled for September 19-21.
2 June 2023
Your Bargaining Team met with Treasury Board representatives on April 25, 26, & 27, 2023 in Gatineau, Quebec. The Employer showed an openness to the issues the Group brought to the table, by asking clarifying questions to try and better understand our position.
20 May 2023
Applications are due by 5:00pm EST on June 12, 2023.
16 May 2023
The CP Group is pleased to present two 2 1/2-hour virtual retirement planning workshops for its members.
11 April 2023
Kindly take note that the dates for these sessions has changed :