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Attention News/Assignment Editors:

MEDIA ADVISORY – PIPSC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NOVEMBER 6-7, 2009

OTTAWA, November 5, 2009 - The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) will hold its 90th Annual General Meeting in Ottawa.

When: November 6-7, 2009

Where: Ottawa Crowne Plaza, International Boardroom 101 Lyon Street, Ottawa

Special features: Gary Corbett, National PIPSC President, will speak to the delegates at 8:40am on Friday, November 6.

Unveiling of the Institute’s new branding campaign, “For the Public Good”, following the President’s address.

Signing of the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group collective agreement with Canada Revenue Agency representatives in the La Capitale Room at 10:30 am on Friday November 6.

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada represents 57,000 professionals and scientists across Canada’s public sector.

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For further information: Chantal Lecours (613) 228-6310 extension 2229 or (613) 864-4368 (cell)