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March
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March

Black Class Action lawsuit: Court stops move to delay hearings

March
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March

Fighting for Equity: Panel on the Black Class Action Lawsuit

January
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January

Black History Month: Fighting anti-Black racism in the workplace

Black History Month is a time to honour and celebrate Black people’s past and present accomplishments, their contributions

December
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December

Hearing dates set for Black class action lawsuit against the federal government

The class action lawsuit against the federal government by current and former Black employees has reached another milestone with certification hearing dates set for September 21-23, 2022.

December
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December

Plan needed for historic federal pledge to Indigenous child welfare

October
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October

PSAC-CEIU renews calls to action following report on departmental racism at IRCC 

PSAC and the Canada Employment and Immigration Union are dismayed by the lack of action to address racism and discrimination within Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. 

August
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August

Employment Equity Act: Member Survey

We invite all PSAC members to complete this brief online survey. Information provided will be used for PSAC analysis and for our submission to the Employment Equity Act taskforce.

August
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August

Building a better Canada starts with an anti-racist government

Canada has historically viewed itself as a model of multiculturalism and inclusion. But the reality is we have a long way to go to truly address the systemic racism that permeates our society.
July
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July

PSAC recognizes Canada’s first Emancipation Day

On August 1, Canadians will have the opportunity to recognize Emancipation Day nationally for the first time since Members of Parliament voted unanimously to designate the day earlier this year.

July
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July

PSAC welcomes Employment Equity Act review task force, calls for more worker voices

PSAC had been calling for a review of the act for nearly two decades.
June
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June

PSAC condemns hate-motivated terror attack on London family

There is no place for hate, violence and Islamophobia in our union, workplaces and our communities.

May
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May

Save The Date: Discussion on Systemic Racism in the Labour Movement

May
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May

Save The Date: Asian Heritage Month Panel Discussion

 

May
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May

PSAC disappointed by ruling on Bill 21

The Quebec Superior Court has recently ruled on Bill 21, the Act respecting the laicity (secularism) of the State.

April
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April

Asian Heritage Month: United in the fight to stop Asian hate

Asian Heritage Month is traditionally an opportunity for Canadians to recognize the incredible contributions and achievements of people of Asian descent who have helped shape Canada.