Government Affairs

A Message from the President about Bill C-377
14-DEC-2012 11:12 AM
Against our best efforts to get the initiative turned down – many of you contacted your local MP, sent letters, and met with them – Bill C-377 was adopted at House of Commons on Wednesday evening, December 12, 2012.

URGENT -- Requesting Your Immediate Action
06-DEC-2012 12:48 PM
Please send today to your local MP and to the Finance Minister a quick message asking them to vote against Bill C-377!

Legislative Changes in Bill C-38 (PDF)
14-AUG-2012 03:26 PM
Prepared for the Advisory Committee Meeting By the Research and Policy Analysis Division of PIPSC

Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance - Bill C-38 - May 29, 2012 (PDF)
30-MAY-2012 01:56 PM
We would like to thank the Committee members for their invitation and for having listened to our observations and recommendations. If you have any questions or need some clarification, we are ready to answer your questions.

Pre-Budget Consultations 2011 for the 2012 Federal Budget: PIPSC Submission (PDF)
28-SEP-2011 09:48 AM
A swift and sustained recovery from the recent global financial crisis is heavily dependent on the retention of core professional public administration for the provision of critical government services and scientific expertise. In light of the newly-issued Strategic and Operating Review, public service job cuts are not the answer toincreasing government revenues – focus should be directed to a ballooning Shadow Public Service of outsourced positions and further proposals for corporate tax cuts.

Pre-Budget Consultations 2010: Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (PDF)
18-AUG-2010 08:36 AM
Canada’s performance over the past two years confirms that good governance is a fiscal asset and a competitive advantage. The professional public service is an essential component of this country’s success.

Public Service Modernization Act: PIPSC's recommendations to the Treasury Board
30-JUL-2010 01:54 PM
The scheduled review of the Public Service Modernization Act (PSMA) [which amends the Public Service Labour Relations Act (PSLRA), the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) and the Financial Administration Act (FAA)] is currently being conducted by the Treasury Board. Five years after its December 2005 introduction, the Professional Institute remains sceptical of this piece of legislation...

President Corbett appears before the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO)
15-APR-2010 03:15 PM
Gary presents the Institute’s Brief on the freeze on departmental budget envelopes and addresses Committee members on April 14, 2010.

Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance on Pre-Budget Consultations 2009 (PDF)
17-AUG-2009 08:11 AM
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada represents 57,000 professionals across Canada’s public sector, the vast majority of whom work in the federal public service. Institute members work in the federal government’s departments, agencies, Crown Corporations, museums, archives, laboratories, research institutes, and field research stations. Read More

Submission to the House of Commons SubCommittee on Food Safety - June 2009 (PDF)
08-JUN-2009 02:40 PM
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada represents 57,000 professionals across Canada’s public sector. Many of our members work in the federal government’s science-based departments, agencies, laboratories, research institutes, networks, and field research stations. Read More

Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health Study of Bill C-6, An Act Respecting the Safety of Consumer Products (PDF)
29-MAY-2009 11:28 AM
Bill C-6, the proposed Act addressing the safety of consumer products, gives Health Canada increased authority to protect the public’s health and safety from unreasonable dangers posed by both Canadian-manufactured and imported consumer products. Read More

Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance on Pre-Budget Consultations 2008
25-AUG-2008 02:14 PM
A budget reflects priorities whether it is a simple family budget or the multi-billion dollar federal budget. Being a sound fiscal steward means making wise choices: setting a financial course that invests in a better future for the children, anticipating potential risks like long-term illness or job loss, and taking care of critical needs as they arise to reduce harms. Read More

Submission to the Information Commissioner on Proposed Improvements to the Access to Information Act
18-AUG-2008 09:32 AM
It has been said that information is the oxygen of the modern age and therefore access to that information is critical to the health of all aspects of our life including our public institutions. Read More

Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology Concerning Its Study into Canadian Science and Technology (PDF)
23-OCT-2009 07:53 AM
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) welcomes the opportunity to appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology concerning its study on Canadian science and technology. Read More

PIPSC Reply to "The Public Service of Canada: Too Many Misperceptions" a document by Kevin Lynch, Clerk of the Privy Council
22-FEB-2008 10:07 AM
I have had the opportunity to read the document titled “The Public Service of Canada: Too Many Misperceptions”, that you presented in Vancouver on February 18, 2008... Read More

PIPSC Reply to "The Public Service of Canada: Too Many Misperceptions" a document by Kevin Lynch, Clerk of the Privy Council
22-FEB-2008 10:03 AM
One of the great privileges of being the President of the largest union of professionals in the Public Service, is that I regularly have the opportunity to meet Federal Public Service Employees in the National Capital Region and across the country... Read More

Bill C-39 Amendments to the Canada Grain Act could impact members at CGC
20-DEC-2007 09:19 AM
On December 13, the Government introduced Bill C-39 in Parliament, which amends the Canada Grain Act. If passed, this Bill will result in significant changes to the Canadian Grain Commission operations. Read More