Announcements

We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks on science and research initiated by the Trump administration and its policies.

PIPSC urges the government to continue to support Canadians by redeveloping its procurement strategy to ensure that we buy Canadian, invest Canadian, and build Canadian.

As Canada navigates a trade war with retaliatory tariffs, we find ourselves in a position of stunning contradiction says PIPSC President. While facing tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, and more, the Canadian government continues to send billions of Canadian tax dollars south through federal outsourcing contracts to the very nation challenging our economic sovereignty.

Nine years after its launch, the Phoenix Pay System continues to fail Canada's public servants and Canadian taxpayers while costs soar past $3.5 billion. As the government pours more money into outsourced solutions, 300,000 pay issues remain unresolved. PIPSC and CAPE presidents speak out on this ongoing crisis.

Now is time for unity, solidarity and strength.

André Cantin 1942 – 2025

The fight for Canada Post is a fight for all public services. PIPSC joins postal workers defending good jobs and universal delivery against 'gig economy' pressure. Join their picket line to show your support

Pay Equity is more than just a legal requirement; it's a call to action to eliminate unjust wage discrimination between men and women. Your PIPSC staff and stewards have been working hard to apply these laws at 18 different pay equity tables for our members.

PIPSC is calling for immediate action from Treasury Board president Anita Anand to clarify the standalone rights of Indigenous employees to work remotely from their communities.

PIPSC takes our members’ privacy extremely seriously.

These cuts can be seen as an indication of broader workforce adjustments across the public service.

Following a disappointing meeting with Treasury Board Secretariat, PIPSC is voicing concerns over the government’s approach to public service cuts.

Pay Equity is more than just a legal requirement; it's a call to action to eliminate unjust wage discrimination between men and women. Your PIPSC staff and stewards have been working hard to apply these laws at 18 different pay equity tables for our members.

This call arises from growing concerns regarding the lack of evidence-based decision-making, the impact on employee productivity and morale, and serious health and safety concerns that have been raised by members of the public service. 

Internal documents obtained by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) through access to information requests revealed that the government ignored its own evidence that telework boosts productivity.

In this video, Jennifer Carr and PIPSC staff discuss the next steps for the Return to Office mandate and answer member questions.

Reports shared with members on September 19th, 2024. Members Complaint Final Report

The past has shown us the cost of silence and complicity. Let us ensure that our actions today reflect our commitment to justice and equity for all.

Previously, we reached out regarding the Board’s decision to place President Carr on leave. We recognize the significance of this decision and are writing to update you on recent developments with the action Ms. Carr brought challenging this decision.

PIPSC is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court has approved the settlement agreement reached in the class action involving employees who were required to pay higher pension transfer amounts.

The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has ruled in favour of PIPSC, affirming the rights of members to file classification grievances for their former positions.

Members are invited to apply for the PIPSC Member Facilitator Training Program. This exciting new program gives members (with or without facilitation skills) a chance to become a Member Facilitator.

Take a confidential survey to help the PRQC identify the key issues our members face in preserving professionalism within the public service.

This year, we won’t be placated by superficial acknowledgments. We demand genuine respect, fair working conditions, and a trustworthy employer, not a hot dog lunch or a pat on the back.

This National Public Service Week, skip the superficial employer events and join a movement that makes a real impact. It's time to take our message to the streets.

The 2024 PIPSC AGM will take place November 8 and 9 in Toronto.

 

It has come to our attention that some members are experiencing issues with their $2,500 lump sum payments. Here’s what to do if you need help.

Recent rumors have surfaced in the media suggesting that the federal government will increase the mandate to three days in the office per week for federal public service workers.  

PIPSC is pleased to announce that a settlement has been reached in a class action involving employees who were required to pay higher transfer amounts because of a change in actuarial assumptions when they transferred from the Ontario Public Service to the Canada Revenue Agency as part of the Ont

PIPSC is launching a new election system that will simplify every aspect of voting.

PIPSC welcomes continued funding of critical aid to Palestinian civilians, and calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

PIPSC has teamed up with Akendi, a leading User Experience (UX) research and design firm, to gain deeper insights into how our members interact with the PIPSC Website.

Join PIPSC President Jennifer Carr, NDP Vice-President Laurie Antonin, and others virtually on March 8 as we talk about the barriers women face in the workplace and how we can empower each other to overcome them together.

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada condemns the overreach of the Ottawa police, following the arrest of Public Service Alliance of Canada regional executive vice-president Alex Silas during a lawful picket line of striking Non-Public Funds (NFP) workers.

New legislation requiring corporations to disclose their beneficial owners will help fight tax evasion and money laundering.