Announcements

In a deeply disappointing move - and to avoid good faith bargaining - the Premier of Alberta has used the notwithstanding clause to force Alberta's 51,000 teachers back to work. PIPSC proudly stands in solidarity with the Albert’s teachers. As a labour movement we must stand up for our right to bargain, strike and organize.

The federal government is expected to table its next budget on November 4, against the backdrop of a comprehensive expenditure review proposing the deepest cuts to the federal public service in a generation.

This report makes it clear: cuts compromise the quality of services Canadians count on - leading to longer wait times, reduced access to vital information, and growing frustration for those who need help.

Canada's federal scientists have been sending a message for over a decade: the system is broken. This roadmap draws on twelve years of unprecedented survey data and the voices of thousands of federal scientists, engineers, and researchers to show Canada’s federal science system needs urgent, sustainable investment to stay resilient – not more cuts. Read the report.

The revival of the Bargaining Conference after several years was a great success. From September 9 to 11, 2025, bargaining team members from the Core Federal Public Service and selected agencies took part in an informative and collaborative training experience.

Pending spending cuts to the public service will have lasting effects on Canadians. PIPSC members make a difference in shaping a stronger and better Canada. These cuts will hurt Canadians. Tell us about how your work makes a difference in Canadians’ lives.

Alberta's 51,000 teachers have taken a stand for labour rights and our children's education, demanding reasonable compensation, support for classroom complexity and caps on class size. Their wages have lagged behind inflation rates for far too long and they are asked to do more with less on a daily basis.

The Legault government is considering legislation that would make some union dues optional and impose new rules on governance. PIPSC strongly opposes this interference.

The government’s cuts to Canada Post are an attack on good jobs and the services Canadians rely on. PIPSC stands in solidarity with CUPW members taking strike action to defend universal, accessible, and modern postal services. An attack on one public service is an attack on all.

A recent poll by the right-wing Canadian Tax Federation, which found that a majority of Canadians support cutting the public service, is littered with bias and methodological problems. It is both impossible and irresponsible to claim with certainty that these results accurately represent the views of Canadians.

If you are interested in participating as Chair, Member or Friend on a PIPSC standing committee of the Board for 2026, you are invited to submit your expression of interest by completing the prescribed form by the deadline of Monday, October 6, 2025.

IN MEMORIAM   Donald James Eldershaw 1950-2025

PIPSC stands in solidarity with Air Canada flight attendants fighting for fair wages and an end to unpaid work. Their struggle for workplace dignity affects all Canadian workers.

Ahead of the 2025 budget announcement, PIPSC has outlined critical recommendations to preserve the strength and integrity of Canada’s public service. We’re urging renewed commitment to stability, innovation, and responsible governance.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Don Eldershaw, a leader, advocate, and friend. Don served on the executive of the PIPSC Retired Members Guild (RMG), Nova Scotia Chapter, and as RMG’s Regional Executive Officer for the Atlantic Region. His longtime commitment to his profession and colleagues made a positive impact on those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act ended over 250 years of enslavement throughout the British Empire. This freedom was not granted; it was fought for through decades of resistance by enslaved people, abolitionists, and allies who refused to accept that human beings could be property.

The Liberal government just broke their first promise to federal public servants – and PIPSC is going to the wall to defend what matters.

The PIPSC Board of Directors recently voted to redefine the boundaries of the Quebec and Ontario regions; a portion of Nunavut territory located East of the 80th meridian will now join the Ontario region. Read more about the change and what it means for members.

PIPSC endorsed the Canadian Labour Congress's vision for Bill C-5 as a catalyst for internal trade and nation-building projects that create sustainable, well-paying union jobs across Canada. However, we also have concerns about the impact on public sector employees, insufficient Indigenous consultation, environmental considerations, and public accountability. Read our letter on Bill C-5.

Collective labour action turns our shared frustrations into meaningful change, proving that solidarity isn't just powerful – it's essential.

We’re calling on all PIPSC members – and Canadians – to take two minutes to send an email to key decision-makers in support of a fair and just deal for CRPEG.

The 2025 PIPSC AGM will take place December 12th and 13th in Toronto.

Show your support for striking Chalk River Professional Employee Group (CRPEG) members at this pivotal moment of negotiations. Join a rally and help us spread the word on social media.

The PIPSC Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Working Group is pleased to invite members in the NCR to our Turtle Island Trivia event celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Prime Minister Carney’s Throne Speech outlines an ambitious vision for Canada – but without investing in the public service, that vision is at risk. From delivering core programs to meeting new national priorities, public servants are essential to making bold promises a reality. PIPSC stands ready to help – but success requires the tools to get the job done.

As of 12:01 AM this morning, the Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG) has officially commenced strike action against Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). 

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“At a time when Canadians are anxious about tariffs, affordability and rising costs, we need to strengthen what supports them—not weaken it," said Sean O’Reilly, President of PIPSC.

The Retired Members’ Guild is saddened to share the news that Noel E White, Treasurer of the NS RMG Chapter has passed away suddenly at home, at the age of 71. 

The Legacy Foundation Scholarship program is seeking volunteers to participate in the selection process for scholar applications.

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Delbert “Del” Dickson, a dedicated leader, passionate advocate, and cherished friend. Del’s unwavering commitment to his profession and community left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Canada’s federal public sector needs a comprehensive and transparent approach to AI —supported by regulation and independent oversight, ongoing consultation, and collective bargaining— that addresses privacy risks, ensures employee rights, and safeguards good public sector jobs.

PIPSC, along with community and labour organizations across the country, is advocating for working people’s interests as Canada responds to new US tariffs.

We remember Pascal Sylvester Kirton Joseph, a dedicated union member who passionately advocated for workplace fairness and equity.

As members of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, you serve at the intersection of policy and people. This toolkit provides everything you need to know about exercising your democratic rights while making a difference for the public service.