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May
8
8
May

Bear Witness Day: Support Equitable Access to Services for Indigenous Youth

On May 10, Bear Witness Day commemorates the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s ruling calling for the full implementation of Jordan’s Principle.

May
8
8
May

Parks Canada: A guide to workforce adjustment protections

PSAC’s Workforce Adjustment guide for workers at Parks Canada is an essential resource to help members understand their rights and protections when changes to the workforce, including layoffs, are being contemplated. It is designed to reduce uncertainty, provide clarity, and empower members to make informed decisions. 
May
5
5
May

PSAC reaches tentative agreement for RCMP civilian members

PSAC reached a tentative agreement with Treasury Board on transitional provisions for the RCMP Civilian Members (CMs). 

May
2
2
May

PSAC’s 2025 Scholarship Program is now closed

Applications for the 2025 PSAC Scholarship Program are now closed.

April
30
30
April

May Day 2025: Celebrating our strength, uniting for the challenges ahead 

As we gather to commemorate May Day, we reflect on the significant contributions and dedication of workers in Canada and around the world. This is a powerful celebration of workers’ rights and hard-fought battles by the labour movement, but also a time to recognize the need to continue the fight for justice, equity and safe and healthy workplaces. 
April
30
30
April

Jewish Heritage Month: Celebrating Jewish history and amplifying members’ voices

May is Jewish Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant history, culture, and outstanding contributions of Jewi

April
30
30
April

Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating diversity and sharing our stories

Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to honour the diverse histories, cultures and contributions of Asian communities acro

April
30
30
April

PSAC calls on new Liberal government to support Canada’s vital public services

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) calls on newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government to commit to investing in Canada’s public services and the workers who deliver the support millions rely on every day.
April
25
25
April

Day of Mourning: No job is worth a life

On April 28, Canada marks the National Day of Mourning to remember workers who have been hurt, made sick, or lost their live

April
24
24
April

Rana Plaza: 12 years of fighting for corporate accountability

Since 2013, when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh, Canada’s unions have marked the tragic April 24th anniversary by bringing attention to the ongoing unacceptable working conditions o

April
20
20
April

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April
17
17
April

Make your plan to vote

This election will decide the future of our country, it’s important that you vote to make sure your voice counts!
April
17
17
April

Take our quick quiz to find out how public services enable and enrich the activities you value the most.

This election, the public services that you rely on are on the ballot.

April
17
17
April

Assessing Where the Parties Stand on Public Services

This tool offers a fact-based comparison of where the major federal parties stand on key issues affecting public services and the workers who deliver them.
April
11
11
April

PSAC denounces election pledges to defund equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s public service

PSAC strongly opposes pledges by both the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois this federal election to defund equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the federal public service.

Updates

August
17
17
August

Phoenix damages : new timelines and taxation appeal

New timelines for current PSAC members and former and retired members.
July
6
6
July

Update on Phoenix damages implementation

Several issues remain outstanding. 

May
2
2
May

Phoenix: Damages ruled taxable as Treasury Board refuses to cooperate

After months of waiting, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has rejected our request to review the taxability of Phoenix damages.
March
3
3
March

FAQ: Phoenix damages compensation

Read a summary of the Phoenix settlement or the full text and details of the 

March
2
2
March

Phoenix general damages for retired and former PSAC members

Now that current PSAC members will be receiving Phoenix general damages on March 3, retired and former PSAC

March
1
1
March

Phoenix general damages: Did you receive the correct amount?

PSAC members will receive their Phoenix general damages in one lump sum payment on March 3 with their regular pay and it will be taxed at source.

February
25
25
February

Government moves to deny Phoenix victims full compensation

PSAC has been informed that the federal government plans to move forward with taxing Phoenix general damages on March 3rd and that they will not provide the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) w

February
18
18
February

Government rushing Phoenix damages payment without tax ruling

The Liberal government has shamelessly chosen the 5th anniversary of the Phoenix pay system disaster to short-change thousa

January
13
13
January

Update on the Taxability of Phoenix Damages

Treasury Board has provided PSAC with a letter from CRA setting out its preliminary view that the general damages in the Phoenix settlement agreement are taxable.

December
4
4
December

How to request the Phoenix damages settlement for retired or former employees

It has been brought to our attention that some retired or former PSAC members have been misdirected to fill out a form titled

November
13
13
November

Phoenix: Government resumes recovery of new overpayments; now collecting pension arrears

The Public Service Pay Center has restarted its work to recover new overpayments caused by the Phoenix pay system.

November
3
3
November

Halt to automatic leave cash-out extended for Treasury Board members

In order to reduce the pressure on the Phoenix pay system and allow compensation advisors to focus on fixing outstanding pay issues, PSAC and Treasury Board have agreed to suspend the automatic cas

October
23
23
October

PSAC and Treasury Board sign PA, TC and Phoenix deals

PSAC and Treasury Board today signed new collective agreements and the Phoenix deal.

July
10
10
July

PSAC secures improved Phoenix damages settlement

PSAC is pleased to have negotiated a new Phoenix damages agreement which replaces five days of leave with a $2,500 lump sum payment.

July
9
9
July

Deal reached for Phoenix damages, PA group and common issues

PSAC has reached a tentative agreement that provides fair wages, no concessions, and improved working conditions for the 70,000 members of the PA group.