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In its November 30, 2020 Fall Economic Statement, the government announced a simplified tax process for Canadians claiming home office expenses.

The PIPSC Computer Systems (CS) Group is working hard to enforce Article 30 of their collective agreement.

We’re pleased that the Government of Canada is providing clear and detailed information to understand your pay stub.

The PIPSC Human Rights and Diversity Committee held an anti-Black racism webinar where participants learned how the labour movement and Canadians can combat racism.

I encourage you to attend the upcoming Canada School of Public Service webinar, Bill C-65 and Its Impact on Workplace Harassment, Violence and Safety, which will be held on November 16th from 1:30 pm to 3pm (Eastern).

Members of the public service pension plan and benefits plans can sign up for a newly launched email notification system. This new service is available for current and retired PIPSC members who belonged to a Treasury Board pension or benefits plans.

The new guidelines on the use of leave code 699 fail to take into account the very difficult circumstances that so many of our members still find themselves in. We've written a strongly-worded letter to the Treasury Board President on this issue.

We are here for Canadians and we’re here for each other. No matter the challenge.

The recent NAV CANADA layoffs were in violation of our Collective Agreement. We’ve outlined our advocacy plan for the next few months.

To date, the use of Code 699 has been minimal. Those who need it – need it. It is a great disappointment that the Treasury Board has decided to change its guidance on the use of Code 699.

In April 2020, the pay centre suspended the recovery of overpayments and missed pension contributions made by the failed Phoenix pay system as a temporary measure due to COVID-19. Recoveries will restart in October 2020.

In this video our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team share how your Public Service Pension works, as well as the basics of retirement security.

In this video our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team share how your defined contribution pension plan works, as well as the basics of retirement security.

In this video our experts from the PIPSC Compensation Team share how your target benefit pension plan works, as well as the basics of retirement security.

The long-awaited successor to the failed Phoenix pay system will enter a pilot project at Canadian Heritage.

We are deeply concerned that the Public Service Pension is the sole owner of Revera Inc. and its long-term care and nursing homes. Privately owned long-term care homes in Canada should be moved into the public sector to protect seniors.

We are pleased to learn that the Government of Canada has reappointed Dr. Mona Nemer as the government’s Chief Science Advisor (CSA).

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new book commemorating 100 years of leading progress. Join us for an exciting virtual discussion with labour leaders.

The Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) has temporarily extended certain deadlines for buybacks, financial decision making and transfers. This will give members more time to make important decisions about your pensions. The Treasury Board has extended most deadlines by 180 days.

We have created a new PIPSC Pension Advisory Committee that will consult with members and pension experts to advise the president on the best ways to build, protect, and expand retirement security for our members and people in Canada.

In 2020, we awarded 57 scholarships worth a total of $86,500. To date, we’ve awarded $968,500 in scholarships to 506 students. Thank you to the constituent bodies who funded scholarships in honour of PIPSC's 100th anniversary. Congratulations to all our laureates.

On September 23, 2020 Governor General Julie Payette delivered a particularly important Speech from the Throne that outlined the government’s priorities and plans for the critical months ahead. In the Speech, the government made a number of statements on issues of great importance to our members and to all Canadians.

Xiaolan Wang is a climate scientist for Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) who has worked all over the world in climatology.

The PIPSC Black Caucus is seeking volunteers to join the leadership team. This is your opportunity to lead and implement policies and programs that support PIPSC’s Black members.

PIPSC President, Debi Daviau has reached out to all political leaders in New Brunswick to clarify their positions on issues that matter most to our members.

The Women in Science project team at PIPSC developed infographics depicting the general maternity, parental and family care leave entitlements, and return to work rights, available to federal public sector employees.

The Public Service Disability Insurance Plan will temporarily accept electronic forms and signatures for claims.

On August 19, 2020, we sent a letter to Minister Anand demanding a stop to the office conversion process until COVID-related health issues have been eradicated from federal workplaces.

The best course of action to take when determining how to manage the reopening of schools is to speak directly with your manager about your personal situation. We are working at all levels, with all unions representing workers in the federal public service, to ensure you have access to the leave you need.

The PIPSC virtual AGM will be held on December 5, 2020.

On August 12, the PIPSC Board of Directors met in a special session to discuss the resumption of in-person meetings of PIPSC members. After extensive discussion, the Board determined that all in-person member meetings will be suspended until the end of 2020.

On June 10, 2020, PIPSC Vice-President and Science Advisory Committee Chair Norma Domey led our mobilization efforts on #ShutDownAcademia and #shutdownSTEM, an initiative developed by a multi-identity, intersectional coalition of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professionals and academics taking action for Black lives.

Following the leadership of Black members, the PIPSC board has voted to create the PIPSC Black Caucus.

“Public servants have gone above and beyond in the face of this crisis,” said Debi Daviau, PIPSC President. “Working parents have been faced with full time childcare duties and balancing their current workloads. It is clear that safe and accessible childcare is key to a functioning economy.”

Listen to the recordings of our recent town hall for PIPSC members at provincial or separate employers hosted by President Debi Daviau.

Whether analysts at the Transportation Safety Board are investigating a downed aircraft in the ocean, a train in the Prairies or a pipeline through the mountains, the specialists who analyze data recorders find the answers. Sometimes, like nobody else in the world.