My name is Robin Delve, and I am a supervisor of the cadet mess at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ont. I manage staffing, operations, and events that take place in the mess hall and bar.

Access to basic human rights including water, food, and housing – is increasingly at risk or out of reach for many communities in Canada and countries around the world. As a union, our fight today and every day is to raise the standard of living for all workers, secure decent and safe working conditions, and  help build equitable communities everywhere.

When wildfires began to ravage the Northwest Territories, PSAC members were on the front lines supporting relief efforts across the territory, including firefighters and healthcare workers. More than 20,000 residents were affected by evacuation orders across the territory.

PSAC is aware of the ongoing issue concerning the Shelter Cost Differential (SCD) for some homeowners in northern communities and we are actively working to resolve it. 

Op-ed by PSAC National President Chris Aylward published by the Ottawa Citizen and other Postmedia outlets on September 30, 2023.