99th Annual General Meeting (2018)

"Surveys matter. Partnerships matter. Relationships matter." Debi Daviau, PIPSC President At the 99th AGM, Debi Daviau addressed the delegates, recapping the past year’s accomplishments and touching on the AGM theme “Crossroads.”

"Never underestimate the motivation of the forces that are fighting our unions." Steven Kreisberg, AFSCME The theme of the 99th AGM was “Crossroads,” alluding to the choice that lies before PIPSC and the labour movement. 

At  6:03 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018, President Debi Daviau returned to the podium to give her closing remarks.

On behalf of the PIPSC 2018 National Elections Committee and Committee Chair Jim McMillan,  Elections Committee member Stephan Moushian presented to the AGM the report of the results of the 2018 PIPSC National Elections

PIPSC President and Legacy Foundation Chair Debi Daviau thanked the members in all the Regions for their fundraising efforts and contributions to the Legacy Foundation.

Delegates viewed a video update on the Institute’s Legacy Foundation, including brief profiles of this year’s scholarship laureates.  

In 2019, Canadians – including some 270,000 federal public employees – will vote in Canada’s 43rd federal election. This election matters in many ways to many of us. It matters to you. It matters to other Canadians. It matters to unions.

The “Steward of the Year” award acknowledges those who have gone “above and beyond” their duties to assist members and who have made extraordinary contributions to the Institute. On video, Regional Directors introduced their Stewards of the Year. 

The Professional Institute has undertaken to support women in science through the Science Advisory Committee’s 2017-19 Strategic Plan.

During lunch and health breaks, members benefited from the presence of our ServicePlus partners to learn about products and services available to them at advantageous rates.

On Friday evening, PIPSC and the BC/Yukon Region hosted a reception for all delegates to share some stimulating entertainment and unique flavours enjoyed on Canada’s West coast.

Members can be proud of what PIPSC has accomplished over the past year. Members can also be proud of what they do every day for Canadians.  Others deserve to know and celebrate what PIPSC members do.

President Debi Daviau introduced the Board motion to create Professionals Canada:

President Debi Daviau presented awards to five deserving Institute members for their exemplary and inspiring leadership, and thanked the members of the Award Selection Panel – Chair Bert Crossman, Ralph Herman, and Nita Saville – for reviewing the nominations and for recommending these laureates.

Our 99th AGM is a pivotal one for the Institute. The theme of this year’s AGM is “Crossroads” – the delegates are facing a historic decision about the direction of the Institute beyond its 100th anniversary.

President Debi Daviau gave a vibrant bilingual address. Of the many accomplishments over the past year, many were the result of long-term planning and many were the result of vital relationships built and maintained over time, and strengthened by both setbacks and success.

At 10:15 a.m. Steve Kreisberg delivered the keynote address. Steve is the Director of Research and Collective Bargaining Services with A.F.S.C.M.E. – the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

At 8:30 a.m. sharp on Friday, November 2, 2018, AGM Co-Chairs Marilyn Best and Richard East called the 99th Annual General Meeting to order with a warm welcome to the 458 delegates.

Members have until 12:00 PM ET on November 2nd to submit online or mail in ballots.

Everyone is talking about the future of work and most of it is alarming. A growing number of workers face the harsh reality of working in non-unionized, temporary and precarious conditions.

What is the Professionals Canada proposal at the AGM and why should I support it? The board strongly endorsed a resolution to this year's AGM for the establishment of a new labour organization.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Agenda Rules of Procedure for PIPSC AGM

Resolutions - Amendments to Institute By-Laws Resolutions - Policy Non-Budgetary R

DATE – November 2-3, 2018 LOCATION – NCR, Gatineau, QC HOST HOTEL / MEETING LOCATION – Hilton Lac Leamy, Gatineau, QC

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DATE – November 2-3, 2018 LOCATION – NCR, Gatineau, QC