Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada v Northwest Territories (Commissioner)

The Government of Canada reaches a tentative agreement for the Information Technology (IT) group

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) for the Information Technology (IT) group.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) for the Information Technology (IT) group.
  • Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 17,000 members across the country, as of 2021.
  • On October 19, 2023, a tentative agreement was reached for this group.
  • The Information Technology (IT) Group comprises positions for which the application of comprehensive computer systems knowledge is the primary requirement to the development, implementation and/or maintenance of information technology systems and infrastructure.

The Government of Canada reaches a tentative agreement for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group.
  • This tentative agreement is in line with the pattern set by other settlements reached with various groups during this round of negotiations.
  • In May 2023, bargaining teams for PIPSC and the Government of Canada also reached a tentative settlement at the PIPSC Central Table on key items common to all 6 bargaining units.
  • On Friday, September 22, 2023, a tentative agreement was reached for this group.

STATEMENT - The Canada Revenue Agency reaches a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 16, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group (PIPSC-AFS Group) reached a tentative agreement for approximately 16,000 CRA employees.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - On September 16, 2023, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada for the Audit, Financial and Scientific Group (PIPSC-AFS Group) reached a tentative agreement for approximately 16,000 CRA employees.
  • As per established protocol, the PIPSC-AFS Group will provide more information on the tentative agreement and ratification process, as well as prepare a ratification package for PIPSC-AFS Group members.
  • In the coming weeks, the PIPSC-AFS Group will explain the terms of the tentative agreement and hold ratification votes for its members.
  • If a majority of the PIPSC-AFS Group members vote in support of the tentative agreement, it will become the new collective agreement for the PIPSC-AFS Group, once it is signed.

Prime Minister announces new Commissioner of Yukon

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Adeline Webber as the next Commissioner of Yukon for a term of five years.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Adeline Webber as the next Commissioner of Yukon for a term of five years.
  • She has also played an important role in the implementation of land claims and First Nation self-government agreements in Yukon.
  • The Prime Minister took the opportunity to recognize the Honourable Angélique Bernard, whose term as Commissioner ends May 31, for her exceptional service to Yukoners.
  • "I congratulate Adeline Webber on her appointment as the next Commissioner of Yukon.

Government of Canada announces recruitment and retention allowances to triple through to 2025 for Indigenous Services Canada nurses in remote and isolated communities

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

In many Indigenous remote and isolated communities, these impacts are exacerbated, posing challenges not only for staffing but for community health and safety as well.

Key Points: 
  • In many Indigenous remote and isolated communities, these impacts are exacerbated, posing challenges not only for staffing but for community health and safety as well.
  • Nurses working in remote and isolated communities are some of the most resourceful and resilient health care professionals across Canada.
  • We recognize the effects that staffing challenges at health centres and nursing stations in remote and isolated communities can have on First Nations communities.
  • The Government of Canada is providing a significant increase to compensation for Indigenous Services Canada nurses in remote and isolated communities through to 2025.

Prime Minister announces reappointment of the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the reappointment of the Honourable Margaret Thom as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for a term of 18 months, effective June 26, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2022 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the reappointment of the Honourable Margaret Thom as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories for a term of 18 months, effective June 26, 2022.
  • Ms. Thom has dedicated her career to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
  • She assumed office as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories in 2017, after serving as Deputy Commissioner from 2005 to 2011.
  • Over the past five years, she has represented them with pride as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.