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You’re invited to the CP Vancouver Sub-Group AGM.   All CP Group members (regular and retired) are invited to attend the AGM; only regular members can participate in the election of the Vancouver CP Sub-Group Executives.  When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM Where: TBD – Downtown Vancouver; location will be shared …

You are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the SP Lower Mainland BC Sub-Group. When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026Time: Where: Bin 4 Burger Lounge, 2350 Boundary Rd, Burnaby, BCGuest Speaker: Rob MacDonald, former BC-Yukon Regional Director Button: RSVP Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  If you register but can no …

Minutes for Lower Mainland BC SP Sub Group Executive Meeting – Jun 24, 2026 Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Personas Patio Restaurant and Lounge, 4331 Dominion St, Burnaby, B.C.  Executive Members Tanya Evans – Regrets Tim Powers Lola Bryson – Regrets Philip Bartha Bryan Chen Marianne Quat Hugo Wong Helen Lu Special …

The CP Group Bargaining Team will meet with the Employer on August 26 to 27, 2026, to exchange bargaining proposals. This marks the official start of negotiations to renew our collective agreement. At this meeting, both parties will present their non-monetary proposals. Monetary proposals will be exchanged later in the bargaining process. We will share …

You’re invited to a Vancouver Branch Hike! The Vancouver Branch is planning the third hike of our summer hike series, to Hollyburn Peak on Cypress Mountain. When: Saturday, August 22 at 9:00 AM PT Where: Meetup location will be provided to confirmed participants The hike is approximately 8 km with 429 metres of elevation gain, …

Positions up for Election in 2026 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Scientific and Analysis Group (CFIA-S&A) executive is seeking nominations for the following positions: Roles and Responsibilities of an Executive Committee Member In your role as an elected official, you will help: Elected officials will be required to: Experience: The CFIA-S&A Group is looking …

Held in Belleville, May 27, 2025 Executives in Attendance:Bevin Stephenson   PresidentDebbie Butler          Vice-PresidentKevin Brunet            TreasurerHazra Hosein          SecretaryDan Weaver            Member-at-LargeLisa Shears             Member-at-LargeJamie Buell             Member-at-LargeShelley Shanessy    Member-at-LargeZarin Bari                 Member-at-LargeDenise Martin         Member-at-Large Regrets;       DiscussionAction ByWelcome Remarks          Meeting called to order 6:20pm            Bevin welcomed all those who could attend in person,                 provided land acknowledgementPresidentApproval of Amended AgendaAmendment – to read 4 …

The Okanagan Branch and the BC-Yukon Young Professionals Committee invite you to join fellow PIPSC members for a Dine-Out event in Penticton! All PIPSC members are welcome. Event Details: When: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM Where: Kin & Folk, 557 Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 5C6 Cost: PIPSC will subsidize up to $50 …

The Greater Vancouver Branch, Surrey-White Rock Branch and SP Lower Mainland Sub Group invite you to celebrate Labour Day with fellow PIPSC members, families and the broader labour community!  Enjoy an afternoon of music, games, food, children’s activities and conversations about the labour movement. This event is hosted jointly with the Vancouver & New Westminster District …

June 17, 2026 Attendees: Leasha Fuller, Jennifer van de Ven, Adam Finlay, Jessica Whidden, Billie Timpson, Kharren Cusick, Rob Hammer, Janet RolosonRegrets: Gary Desbiens, Cynthia Gagnon, Nicole MonkMeeting called to order at 1757 hrs by Leasha Fuller (President).AgendaPre MeetingSubmit amendments to the Motion regarding the selection of ORC and PIPSC National AGM delegates.  Follow up …