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OTTAWA, August 25, 2026 – As families prepare to send children back to school, the union representing many of Canada’s food safety experts is warning that federal cuts are weakening the system that keeps unsafe food off grocery shelves and out of school lunchboxes. Today in Ottawa’s ByWard Market, the Professional Institute of the Public …

Date:                    Thursday, September 24, 2026 Location:             Mumbai Masala Grill, 228 Albert street, Ottawa, ON Social:                  5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Meeting:              5:30 – 7:30 Dinner:                 Buffet style Guest Speaker:           Ward Cluff – AFS Ontario Regional Representative Please join us for the sub-group AGM at Mumbai Masala to see your …

Steward of the Year BACKGROUND: The objective of the Steward of the Year, and Steward of Distinction awards is to recognize the outstanding contributions of a BC/Yukon PIPSC steward in the the Region. As of 2011, there has been an Awards Committee established to maintain transparency and fairness to the selection of recipients of these awards. This committee …

Join us for a free picnic mixer co-hosted by the SP Lower Mainland BC, NR Vancouver, and AFS Vancouver Sub-Groups; Greater Vancouver and Surrey-White Rock Branches; and the BC-Yukon Region! Join us at Burnaby Lake for: Members may bring 1 friend or up to 2 family members Picnic tables are limited, so we encourage members …

Report on my Participation in the CLCs Labour College of Canada – Session 3 The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is a Canadian labour organization that brings together national and international unions, provincial and territorial federations of labour and community-based labour councils to represent over 3 million workers. The Labour College of Canada (LCC), a 15-month …

PIPSC has reviewed the second submission of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) dated July 30, 2026. As an affiliate of the CLC, we endorse it in full and have confirmed our support to the Government of Canada as part of the labour movement’s joint position. PIPSC’s position on section 107 of the Canada Labour Code …

The Northern BC Branch will hold its Annual General Meeting on September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM at B X Neighbourhood Pub, 433 Carney St, Prince George, B.C. There will be a meet-and-greet at 5:00 PM, and the meeting will start at approximately 5:30 PM. We hope to see you there. Your participation in your …

Join us in person or virtually for the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the BCFNHA Group. When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM Where: New Novelty Restaurant and Sweets (6669 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3T6).  Members can attend virtually or join us in person for dinner. Meeting business will start at 6:30 PM. …

By popular demand, your Sub-Group is organizing another shoreline clean-up with Ocean Wise on September 12, 2026, at Barnet Marine Park in North Burnaby.  This year, we’re also inviting our Lower Mainland SP and Vancouver Branch colleagues, making this a great opportunity to meet and connect with other SP members from across the region. If …

PIPSC – OKANAGAN BRANCH: Annual General MeetingWednesday, September 17, 2025Sumac Ridge Golf & Country club, 17333 Sumac Ridge Dr, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z6MINUTES1. Welcome and opening comments:Philip Mantler opened the meeting at 7:10 pm. He made opening remarks andintroduced branch executives and guests.2. Approval of agenda: M/S/Carried.3. Adoption of minutes of the previous AGM held …