As part of the new collective agreement achieved earlier this year for members working at Canada Border Services Agency, PSAC negotiated wage increases totalling 14.8% over four years, which greatly exceeded increases provided across the broader law enforcement community in Canada – including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police – for the years of the agreement. The agreement also includes a $2,500 pensionable lump-sum payment.

Wage adjustments and retroactivity will be reflected on members' pay on October 9, 2024. The employer has not informed PSAC exactly when the $2,500 lump-sum payment will be issued. Our union will continue to press CBSA and PSPC to issue the payment in a timely manner.

The new collective agreement for members in the FB bargaining unit was signed on August 8, 2024. The employer has 180 days to action payments following the signing of the collective agreements. All non-monetary terms of the collective agreement took effect immediately upon signing.

• See our FAQ for full details about eligibility for the lump sum payment.